Support for Israel’s left collapsed against Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right alliance in last week’s election. To regain relevance, the left’s leaders say they need to change — but disagree on how.
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Israel’s New Kingmaker Is a Dangerous Extremist and He’s Here to Stay
Itamar Ben-Gvir used to be seen as a dangerous radical. Now he is mainstream.
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Far Right’s Rise in Israel Driven by Anxiety and Fear
To win election, Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies harnessed perceived threats to Israel’s Jewish identity after ethnic unrest last year and the subsequent inclusion of Arab lawmakers in the government.
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The Israel We Knew Is Gone
Bibi Netanyahu is poised to form a government with allies once seen as completely outside the norms and boundaries of Israeli politics.
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As Israel Votes, Again, Netanyahu Pins Hopes on the Far Right
To regain power, Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-serving Israeli prime minister, will most likely need the support of Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right leader with a history of extreme views.