A look at the improbable return of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the arrival of the nation’s most right-wing government.
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After Near Wipeout in Election, Israeli Left Wonders: What Now?
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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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.