How to oppose fascist violence
The article discusses the recent tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where three Muslims were killed. It criticizes the tendency to rationalize such violence by blaming broader geopolitical issues, particularly relating to Israel and Iran. The author emphasizes that both Jews and Muslims should not be held accountable for the actions of their respective governments or for the ideologies that fuel such hatred.
- ▪Three Muslims were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
- ▪The shooter allegedly expressed anti-Muslim hatred and blamed the Jewish community for global problems.
- ▪The author condemns the rationalization of violence against Jews and Muslims based on geopolitical conflicts.
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How to oppose fascist violence Whether it’s an attack on a synagogue or on a mosque like the one in San Diego, there is only one thing to say: this is evil. i Picture by: Getty dataLayer.push({ event: 'author', author: "Brendan O'Neill" }) Brendan O'Neill chief political writer 20th May 2026 i Picture by: Getty Share Topics USA World Want unlimited, ad-free access? Become a spiked supporter. Imagine if, following the barbarous shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego this week, the press started prattling on about the sins of the Iranian regime.
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