Analysis Challenges 'Islamic Invasion' Narrative, Tracing Its Roots to Medieval Europe and Israeli-Far-Right Alliance

An article from Naked Capitalism asserts that the far-right's concept of an 'Islamic invasion' of the West is a misguided notion rooted in historical context and modern geopolitical factors. It references a Spring 2024 piece in International Security by Şener Aktürk, which argues that the identity of Western Europe was shaped by the systematic eradication of Muslim and Jewish communities from the 11th to the 16th centuries, following the Gregorian Reforms. This historical narrative is connected to contemporary far-right groups such as AfD, National Rally, Reform, and Vox, which exploit anti-Muslim sentiments for political gain. Muslims constitute approximately 6% of Europe's and 3.8% of the EU's population, significantly lower than the global average of 25%. The article also claims that Israel and the 'Zionist Israeli establishment' play crucial roles in perpetuating the 'Islamic invasion' narrative, referencing a September 2025 Drop Site report on a study from Israel's Foreign Ministry, conducted by Stagwell Global, which advocated for instilling fear of Islam. It examines Vox's connections with Israeli entities and the recent influx of migrants in Ceuta, linked to the Morocco-US-Israel alliance. Ultimately, the article argues that the true crisis lies in issues such as digital programmable money, rising authoritarianism, and economic disparity, rather than the presence of Muslims.