Benjamin Netanyahu has mounted a political comeback with the backing of a far-right coalition that has stirred concerns among some over the direction Israel will take.
Tag: Ben-Gvir, Itamar
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Israel’s Election Empowers a More Muscular Religious Zionism
The extreme wing of the nationalist religious community has prevailed. At the same time, religious Zionists are increasingly part of the Israeli mainstream.
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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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As Israel’s Far Right Nears Power, Palestinians Feel a Pang of Fear
To some Palestinians, the rise of the Israeli far right can scarcely make things worse. But many fear a surge of violence.