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Radical Islam makes resurgence in 2025

“The Quad,” Ep. 50

The year 2025 has just begun, and the United States has already been rocked by two ISIS-inspired terror attacks. The United Kingdom has been scandalized by an alleged “groping gang” cover-up affair, and protests throughout America and Europe call for “globalizing the intifada” against Israel.

Who is fueling this resurgence of radical Islam and extremism?

“The Quad”—Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Emily Schrader, Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll and Barbara Heller—connect the dots and break down the issues.

And, of course, get ready for the Scumbags and Heroes of the Week!

JNS TV show with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum (deputy mayor of Jerusalem), Emily Schrader (activist and journalist), Ashira Solomon (African-American Jew and political moderator) and Vivian Bercovici (former Canadian ambassador to Israel).
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