# Israel is betting on Islamophobia to save its standing in the West

https://mins.news/en/item/27256

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-20 11:44 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/8/20/israel-is-betting-on-islamophobia-to-save-its-standing-in-the-west?traffic_source=rss

> The article argues that Netanyahu’s government is exploiting anti-Muslim fear to rally a Western right increasingly receptive to its message. It says Israel, facing a collapse in its reputation over its actions, particularly in Gaza, is turning to stronger public relations and propaganda instead of examining those actions.

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