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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.

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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

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.

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Analysis-New Arab allies face dilemma as Israel shifts hard-right

Israel's sharp tilt to what is likely to be the most hard right government in its history puts its new Arab allies in the awkward position of having to deal with ultra-nationalists while trying to do more than just pay lip service to the Palestinian cause.

Reuters

Israel’s new finance minister eyes measures to boost competition

Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s finance minister in the government of newly appointed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will seek to boost competition in the economy as the country faces higher inflation and rising interest rates.

Tribune News Service

Israeli Army Warns of West Bank Security Flare-up

The Israeli army’s leadership has once again warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of the seriousness of statements made by some far-right ministers. It warned of the fallout from recently enacted laws and the procedure adopted to expand settlements and convert the outposts into permanent settlements. It said the already…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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. Both are West Bank settlers averse to Palestinians' self-rule - let alone their hopes of statehood. And as senior coalition partners to reelected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich will…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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

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

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

Israel swears in most right-wing government in its history

Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel's prime minister again.

Axios

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

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

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

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Netanyahu Government: West Bank Settlements Top Priority

Benjamin Netanyahu’s incoming hard-line Israeli government put West Bank settlement expansion at the top of its priority list on Wednesday, vowing to legalize dozens of illegally built outposts and annex the occupied territory as part of its coalition deal with ultranationalist allies. The coalition agreements, released a day before the…

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu closer to far-right Israel gov’t with new legislation

Amendments include revising ministerial fitness standards, meaning officials with suspended sentences can serve in gov’t

Axios

U.S. Jewish leaders warn Israeli officials over incoming right-wing government

The Jewish leaders said extremist moves by the new Israeli government could seriously hamper support for Israel in the U.S.

Zenger

Israeli Zionist Party Sparks Controversy Among American Jews

CJV representing over 2,000 traditional, Orthodox rabbis in American public policy, said the letter had "unrestrained hypocrisy."

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Al Jazeera

Six major developments that shaped 2022 for Palestinians

The UN called 2022 the deadliest year for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in 16 years.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel’s Netanyahu Says He Has Formed New Government

Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Wednesday that he has successfully formed a new coalition, setting the stage for him to return to power as head of the most right-wing Israeli government ever to hold office. Netanyahu made the announcement in a phone call to President Isaac Herzog moments…

Al Jazeera

What role will ‘Religious Zionism’ have in the next Israeli govt?

Religious Zionism is a growing force in Israel, and will have a strong presence in the next Israeli government.

Al Jazeera

Israel’s Netanyahu says deal agreed with far-right to form gov’t

Benjamin Netanyahu’s agreement sees him return to power as head of the most right-wing coalition in Israel’s history.

France 24

Israel's Netanyahu forms right-wing coalition government

The Independent UK

Israel's Netanyahu says he has formed new government

Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has successfully formed a new coalition to govern Israel

Salon

Israel veers into far-right extremism

If this racist and ultra-nationalist government is as bad as it looks, a deadly third intifada is coming soon

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