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The rise of Israel's extreme right

The new government will include several politicians known for racist, misogynistic, ultra-religious, or anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.

Axios · Nov 2, 2022

Sources: U.S. unlikely to work with Jewish supremacist expected to be made Israeli minister

No official decision has been made, but if the U.S. does boycott Itmar Ben-Gvir, it will mark an unprecedented development.

Axios · Nov 2, 2022

Four key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections

Benjamin Netanyahu is ahead of his rivals in the vote count after Tuesday’s elections, and looks likely to become PM.

Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2022

‘Lack of hope’: How will Palestinians vote in Israeli elections?

Al Jazeera looks at the Palestinian parties participating in Israeli elections this year and what residents are saying.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2022

Will the far right rise to power in Israel's election? Here's what to know

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to stage a comeback. He has allied with far-right politicians in a quest to subdue the Arab community and take greater control of the justice system.

WEKU · Oct 31, 2022

Israel heads to yet another poll in just 3.5 years

Israeli voters are indefatigable. The election on Nov 1 will be the fifth in just three-and-a-half years, and yet the turnout is still likely to be around 70%. That's especially remarkable because all five elections have really been about the same question: should Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu go to jail, or…

Bangkok Post · Oct 30, 2022

Itamar Ben-Gvir: fiery far-right leader gains traction before Israeli election

Ben-Gvir, a defender of Jewish extremists, poised to become powerful mainstream force

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2022

Israel deserves better than Netanyahu’s bid to retake power and stay out of jail

With days to go, the calm belies what is at stake: the hard right empowered so a beleaguered figure can win and possibly evade justice, says lawyer and Guardian US contributor Lloyd Green

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022

Israel’s Shin Bet Boosts Security Measures for Netanyahu, Gantz

Israel’s intelligence agency (Shin Bet) announced Thursday boosting the security measures for Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 21, 2022

Extremist Lawmaker Surges Ahead of Elections in Israel

Israeli lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir calls his Arab colleagues "terrorists." He wants to deport his political opponents, and in his youth, his views were so extreme that the army banned him from compulsory military service. Yet today, the populist lawmaker who was once relegated to the margins of Israeli politics is…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 2, 2022