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Radicalization, ideological indoctrination, and the prevention of extremist violence

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Raised On Hate

Melanie Bennet
Exigent Witness Fellow
Journalist/Juno News
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Substack
Nov 15, 2025
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Antisemitism in Canada
Extremism & Radicalization
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Context

This article documents the divergent paths of two men raised in Gaza under the same educational and ideological system. Through firsthand encounters in Israel, the author examines how early indoctrination, particularly antisemitic education, shapes moral frameworks and life trajectories. One individual ultimately rejects that worldview at great personal risk, while the other continues to justify violence as resistance. The piece is grounded in direct observation and conversation, offering insight into how ideology is transmitted, internalized, and, in rare cases, unlearned.

Key Insight

Extremist ideology is not abstract; it is taught deliberately and early, shaping identity and moral reasoning long before individuals encounter alternative perspectives.

Implications For Canadians

Understanding how hatred is taught—and how it can be challenged—is essential for Canadian discussions on radicalization, education, and the prevention of ideologically motivated violence.

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Raised On Hate

Melanie Bennet
Nov 15, 2025
Substack
Antisemitism in Canada
Extremism & Radicalization
In this article, the author contrasts two men raised in Gaza under the same ideological system. Through firsthand encounters, he explores how indoctrination shapes moral choices and how one individual ultimately rejects violence.
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