Medieval Islamic texts fuel modern antisemitism, scholars find

A new analysis traces how references to Khaybar—an early Islamic military campaign—have been weaponized in contemporary antisemitic rhetoric, revealing how historical sources become vehicles for hate speech. The finding matters to platforms, policy makers, and organizations combating online extremism: understanding these linguistic and historical pipelines is essential for identifying radicalization patterns before they spread.

Originaltitel: Past and Present References to Khaybar and the Jews in Medina. From Early Islamic Sources to Contemporary Antisemitism