Jews May Kill Non-Jews
If a gentile kills a Jew, the gentile is to be killed. But if a Jew kills a gentile, the Jew is to go free. (BT Sanhedrin 57a).
"Relying upon the Code of Maimonides and the Halacha, the Gush Emunim leader Rabbi Israel Ariel stated: 'A Jew who killed a non-Jew is exempt from human judgment and has not violated the religious prohibition of murder."
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Radical violence against Christians in Israel is primarily carried out by a small fringe of young, religious-nationalist extremist Jews, often affiliated with "hilltop youth" or far-right, ultranationalist movements. These individuals, mainly located in Jerusalem, conduct acts of vandalism, spitting, and physical assault, aiming to intimidate and drive Christians out of the area.
Key groups and individuals associated with this violence include:
- Religious-Nationalist Extremist Youth: A segment of young Ultra-Orthodox Jews, specifically identified in as responsible for rising attacks on clergy and churches.
- Lehava: A far-right organization led by Bentzi Gopstein, known for extremist views opposing Jewish assimilation, including hostility toward Christians.
- Hilltop Youth: Far-right settlers associated with violence against Palestinians and sometimes Christian sites, often affiliated with "The Revolt" group, which seeks to destroy the secular Israeli state.
- Sikrikim: A radical ultra-Orthodox group largely based in Mea Shearim, known for violence against Christians and other Jews who oppose their extremist views.
- Yad L'Achim: An anti-missionary organization that has been involved in protests against Christians, including vandalizing buildings.
These attacks have included physical assaults, spitting on worshippers, desecration of graveyards, and arson against churches, which are often encouraged by extremist rhetoric and, according to church leaders, a lack of consistent police response.
Reports indicate a "disturbing rise" in harassment and hate crimes targeting Christians by certain Jewish individuals in Jerusalem and other parts of Israel. This hostility, described as a "troubling pattern" rather than isolated incidents, includes spitting, physical assaults, vandalism of churches and cemeteries, and verbal abuse.
Key Aspects of the Rising Hostility
- Targeting of Clergy and Property: The Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue documented 111 incidents in 2024, ranging from verbal abuse to violence, with many attacks aimed at religious symbols.
- Recent Escalation: A notable assault on a Catholic nun in Jerusalem in May 2026 prompted official condemnation from Israeli authorities, following a series of assaults.
- "Spitting Attacks": Spitting at Christian pilgrims and clergy, often by young ultra-Orthodox individuals in the Old City of Jerusalem, has become frequent, with some individuals identifying it as a perverse interpretation of Jewish tradition.
- "Squeeze" and "Smash" Tactics: Human rights observers characterize the harassment as a "squeeze" (pressure to leave the region) and "smash" (violent destruction of property).
Factors Contributing to the Rise
- Rise of Far-Right Nationalism: Observers cite an increase in Jewish ultra-nationalism and the influence of far-right elements in the current Israeli government.
- Cultural and Religious Extremism: Certain extremist individuals, particularly in the Old City, treat Christians with contempt, sometimes using religious justifications to harass, a practice that has drawn sharp rebuke from some rabbis.
- Long-Term Tension: The escalation is also attributed to deeply rooted religious tensions between Orthodox Jews and Christian communities.
Response and Official Action
- Condemnation by Leaders: Israeli leaders and some religious figures have condemned the attacks.
- Police Investigation: While police have been accused of being slow in the past, they have stated they take acts of violence and vandalism seriously, and in some cases have taken action, such as the arrest of individuals involved in the 2026 assault on a nun.
- Parliamentary Hearings: In 2025, the Knesset held its first-ever meetings regarding the harassment of Christians, indicating growing concern among lawmakers.
