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Israel's new hard-line government has made headlines – the bigger demographic changes that caused it, not so much

Israel’s new goverment is the most right-wing and religious leadership the country has had in the 75 years of its existence, as many observers have pointed out. And this style of leadership may last because it represents the next generation of Israelis.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2023

Far-right threat to Israeli democracy

Netanyahu government is coalition of the most extreme right-wing and religious parties in the history of the state

Salon · Jan 6, 2023

4 ways Netanyahu's new far-right government threatens Israeli democracy

Democracy is not just about holding elections. It is a set of institutions, ideas and practices that allow citizens a continuous, decisive voice in shaping their government and its policies.

The Conversation · Jan 5, 2023

Will Netanyahu clip the wings of his new cabinet hawks?

One is a pistol-packing ex-member of an outlawed Jewish militant group. The other is a religious fundamentalist who once called himself a "proud homophobe". Both are West Bank settlers averse to Palestinians' self-rule - let alone their hopes of statehood.

Reuters · Dec 30, 2022

Biden says he looks forward to working with Netanyahu’s new gov’t

US president calls Israeli prime minister ‘friend for decades’, ignores concerns about rise of far-right politicians.

Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2022

Who are the ministers leading Israel’s new far-right government?

Top ministers in Israel’s new right-wing, religiously conservative cabinet headed by Netanyahu include illegal settlers.

Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2022

Israel swears in most right-wing government in its history

Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel's prime minister again.

Axios · Dec 29, 2022

Benjamin Netanyahu's new Israeli government will make West Bank expansion a priority

The incoming Israeli ruling coalition agreements will make it the country's most religious and right-wing government in history, potentially putting it at odds with large parts of the Israeli public.

WEKU · Dec 29, 2022

Benjamin Netanyahu returns as PM of Israel’s most far-right gov’t

The new government seeks to expand illegal settlements in occupied West Bank and pursue other anti-Palestinian policies.

Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2022

Netanyahu government to make West Bank settlements a top priority

Benjamin Netanyahu, who served 12 years as prime minister, is returning to power after he was ousted from office last year

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022