What a tangled web we weave when three seemingly disparate forces come together for a rendezvous on the global stage: Islamophobia, far-right extremism and Zionism—each holding hands, united by commonality: fear, control and an unquenchable desire for dominance. If you’re surprised to see these three-walking arm-in-arm, don’t be. Their alliance is the messy love child of selective alliances, shared scapegoats and nationalism on steroids.

Islamophobia: The gift that keeps on giving
In the golden age of misinformation and paranoia, Islamophobia has found a cosy home in the far-right’s playbook. Nothing like painting an entire religion as an existential threat to national identity to stir up the masses, right? After all, why focus on poverty, inequality, or the collapsing NHS when we can just blame Muslims for, well, everything?

Politicians on the far-right love Islamophobia the way a wolf loves sheep—it gives them something to feast on. Their rhetoric frames Muslims as invaders hell-bent on erasing Western culture, because, clearly, a hijab or a mosque poses more of a threat than white supremacy or institutional corruption ever could. As this narrative continues, guess who joins in on the fun? Zionists. Particularly the more hard-liners, who jump into the fray, not because they forgot the historical horrors of anti-Semitism, but because it’s more convenient to shift the attention to a common enemy: Muslims. Forget solidarity with oppressed groups, let’s just build walls, shall we?

Far-right extremism: Hypocrisy on Steroids
Far-right extremists, with their long tradition of anti-Semitism, have found a strange new bedfellow in Zionism. These are the same folks who once vilified Jews, but now find themselves standing shoulder to shoulder with some Zionists because, surprise, surprise, they’ve found something they both dislike even more: Muslims. It’s like watching two long-time enemies suddenly bond over their mutual hatred for a new neighbour.

These far-right darlings who once screamed about Jewish conspiracies are now waving Israeli flags. Why? Well, supporting Israel gives them an excellent excuse to demonise Palestinians and, by extension, all Muslims. It’s a convenient way to say, “Hey, we’re not anti-Semitic anymore; we just really hate Arabs!” Who needs consistency when you’ve got an enemy to vilify?

Zionism’s Complicated Tango
Now, let’s talk about Zionism—a movement aimed for the establishment of a ‘Jewish’ homeland and the eradication of Palestinians in any shape or form. It’s also about using Islamophobia as a tool to justify oppressive policies against not just Palestinians but also other Muslims. Ah, the joys of selective morality!

Israeli right-wing factions and their western supporters are happy to play up the “Muslim threat” to justify every drone strike, every settlement and every act of occupation. And who better to cheer them on than the far-right extremists who now see Muslims as the ultimate “other”? It’s a match made in geopolitical heaven.

But here’s the kicker: While far-right extremists and Zionists bond over their shared hatred for Muslims, they conveniently forget that their own historical narratives—anti-Semitism and persecution of Jews—stem from the same toxic well of racism and bigotry that feeds Islamophobia today. It’s the ultimate irony, but who has time for introspection when there are walls to build and people to dehumanise?

So, what happens when these three forces—Islamophobia, far-right extremism and Zionism—work together? Simple: more division, more fear and a world that inches closer to darkness. As far-right extremists stoke the flames of Islamophobia, Zionists capitalise on the fear to further annihilate Palestinians. Meanwhile, Islamophobia fans the far-right’s delusion that their xenophobic crusade is somehow justified, and all the while, innocent people—Muslims, Palestinians (Christians aswell as Muslims), and anyone else who doesn’t fit into their narrow worldview are left to suffer.

What we’re witnessing is not just a political or ideological alliance; it’s a toxic brew of hatred, nationalism and oppression, where the same old players—religion, race and fear are twisted into a convenient weapon for anyone looking to control the narrative.

Wake up and smell the hypocrisy
The real tragedy here isn’t just that these movements have found common ground—it’s that the world continues to watch, often in silence, as they perpetuate suffering, all in the name of security, self-defence, or national identity. While Islamophobia may offer far-right extremists a convenient scapegoat, and Zionism a justification for ongoing occupation, the reality is that none of this actually makes anyone safer. It just deepens divisions, entrenches fear and ensures that no one is any closer to peace.

So, the next time someone tells you that far-right extremists are supporting Zionism because they’ve suddenly discovered a love for Jewish people, remember: it’s not about solidarity. It’s about power, control and a shared ‘enemy’. It’s about convenience, not conviction. And it’s about time we called it what it really is: a dangerous alliance built on the very hate and fear they claim to be fighting against.