The extreme wing of the nationalist religious community has prevailed. At the same time, religious Zionists are increasingly part of the Israeli mainstream.
Tag: Religious Zionism (Israeli Political Party)
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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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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.