Itamar Ben-Gvir used to be seen as a dangerous radical. Now he is mainstream.
Tag: Likud Party (Israel)
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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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Netanyahu Extends Lead in Israel Election, Projections Say
If the right-wing bloc does cement an election victory, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, will return to office even as he stands trial on corruption charges.
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Netanyahu Holds Slight Lead in Israeli Election, Exit Polls Show
If the right-wing bloc does eke out a narrow victory, it would allow Mr. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, to return to office even as he stands trial on corruption charges.
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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.