Itamar Ben-Gvir used to be seen as a dangerous radical. Now he is mainstream.
Tag: Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right
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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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Oath Keepers Leader Testifies at Jan. 6 Sedition Trial
Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the far-right militia group, took the stand in his own defense in Federal District Court in Washington.
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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.
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On Social Media, Hunting for Voter Fraud Becomes a Game
Players who post about irregularities are awarded points or titles, leading participants to question the legitimacy of elections.