The right-wing government’s proposals for sweeping judicial reform are viewed by critics as anti-democratic and have galvanized the opposition.
Tag: Ben-Gvir, Itamar
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Hard-Line Israeli Minister Visits Volatile Jerusalem Holy Site
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the ultranationalist national security minister, toured the site just days after taking office, drawing a furious reaction from Palestinian leaders.
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Israel’s Hard-Line Government Takes Office, Testing Bonds with Allies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition will likely test ties with the United States and Europe, amid fears that it will undermine the country’s democracy and stability.
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Israel’s New Hard-Line Government Raises Hackles Ahead of Inauguration
The country’s president warned the far-right incoming minister of national security that he was raising alarms at home and abroad over racism, discrimination and undermining democracy.