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Ben-Gvir Says He Will Do ‘Everything’ to Change Situation in Al-Aqsa

Itamar Ben-Gvir, a leader in the Israeli far-right Otzma Yehudit party and who will be Israel's national security minister in the upcoming government, has vowed to change the status quo in Al-Aqsa mosque. Ben-Gvir also pledged changing shooting regulations against Palestinians and the legalization of settlements. Speaking to a Hebrew…

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Israel's Ben-Gvir, in leaked audio, cautious on advancing far-right agenda

A far-rightist on track to a key post in Israel's incoming government has warned his party not to try to move too quickly with its agenda, saying in a recording leaked on Sunday that some planned legislation could backfire.

Reuters

Far-Right Ben-Gvir to Be Israel’s National Security Minister

Extremist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has a long record of anti-Arab rhetoric and stunts, will become Israel's next minister of national security, according to the first of what are expected to be several coalition deals struck by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. Likud announced the agreement with Ben-Gvir's…

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A new foreign policy headache for Biden as Israel forms its most right-wing government ever

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is grappling with how to deal with a new Israeli government that will be the most right-wing in that country's history and may stand in the way of core U.S. goals for the Middle East.

Los Angeles Times

Far-right Ben-Gvir to be police minister in Israeli gov’t

The deal will give considerable power to a figure known for his anti-Palestinian views.

Al Jazeera

Israeli far-right leader Ben-Gvir gets national security minister post in Likud coalition deal

Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu's conservative Likud party on Friday signed its first coalition deal with the Jewish Power party with the far-right party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir getting the newly created position of national security minister.

France 24

Israeli Far Right’s Ben-Gvir to Be Police Minister in Coalition Deal

Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu's conservative Likud party signed its first coalition deal with Itamar Ben-Gvir's far-right Jewish Power party, Likud said in a statement on Friday. The agreement, which does not account for a full and final new government in Israel, gives Ben-Gvir the police ministry and a seat…

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Israeli Lawmaker Calls for ‘Targeted Assassinations’ against Palestinians

Itamar Ben-Gvir, an extremist Israeli lawmaker and who is set to become the minister in charge of police under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, called for the resumption of “targeted assassinations” against Palestinian factions. “We must exact a price from terror,” he said at the scene of one of two explosions…

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One dead, several injured in two explosions in Jerusalem

Separate explosions come after a 16-year-old Palestinian was killed in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces.

Al Jazeera

Israel’s Netanyahu agrees to legalise West Bank settler outposts

Incoming Israeli PM promises far-right ally Ben Gvir that illegal settler outposts will be legalised.

Al Jazeera

Israel swears in new parliament as Netanyahu readies govt

Jerusalem (AFP) - Israel swore in a new parliament on Tuesday hours after a deadly attack, as veteran hawk Benjamin Netanyahu advances talks on forming what could be the country's most right-wing government ever.

AFP

Editorial: Netanyahu needs to govern for all Israelis

To describe the mellowing of his views once in office, former Israeli leader Ariel Sharon reputedly paraphrased a song lyric: “What you see from here, you don’t see from there.” Incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who knows the office better than anyone, would be wise to remind his new coalition…

Tribune News Service

Israel's Netanyahu tapped to form next govt after one-year hiatus

Israel's president officially tapped former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government on Sunday, ushering the long-serving leader back to power after a one-year hiatus. With Netanyahu comes what's expected to be Israel's most right-wing coalition ever.

France 24

Israel's Netanyahu officially tapped to form government

Israel’s president has officially tapped former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government

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Israel's Netanyahu tapped to form next government

Jerusalem (AFP) - Israel's veteran ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu secured a mandate Sunday to form a new government, paving the way for his comeback at the helm of what is expected to be the most right-wing administration in the country's history.

The Guardian - UK

Hebron’s Jewish settlers take heart from far-right polls surge in Israel

The triumph of extremist parties in recent elections is a cause for celebration in the birthplace of the settlement movement

AFP

Rise of homophobic parties mobilises LGBTQ Israelis

Tel Aviv (AFP) - Religious and far-right politicians, who have compared gay people to animals and demanded an end to Pride rallies, are poised to enter the next Israeli government sparking fear among the LGBTQ community.

Reuters

Far-right jeers, U.S. censure for Ben-Gvir attendance at Kahane event

Far-rightist Itamar Ben-Gvir, a likely senior partner in Israel's next government, drew U.S. condemnation on Thursday for attending a memorial service for Meir Kahane, despite his having been booed at the event for disavowing the late militant leader's call for mass expulsion of Arabs.

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Israel's president to meet factions, pick nominee to form government

Israel's President Isaac Herzog said on Tuesday he will begin consulting all elected parties on Wednesday before tasking a candidate with forming the next government.

The Conversation

A stunning political comeback for Israel’s Netanyahu may give way to governing nightmare ahead

Israel’s political magician has done it again.

WEKU

As Netanyahu forms Israeli government, U.S. may boycott one of his far-right allies

As the former Israeli prime minister returns to power, he's expected to give a post to a politician once convicted of inciting racism — whom the Biden administration might choose not to engage with.

Reuters

Israel ultranationalist due for government role says: 'I've moderated'

A far-rightist lined up for a senior post in the next Israeli government sought on Monday to reassure the country's minorities that he would safeguard them, but he made no mention of Palestinians who feel especially threatened by his rise.

The Independent UK

Israel's premier calls for unity after Netanyahu victory

Israel’s outgoing prime minister has issued a plea for national unity, days after he was defeated in national elections by the former premier, Benjamin Netanyahu

The Guardian - UK

Netanyahu begins coalition talks to form Israeli government

Veteran leader and his far-right allies win decisive 64 seats in 120-seat Knesset

Zenger

American Jewish Organizations React To Israel’s Election Results

A few American Jewish organizations have expressed concern regarding two Israeli politicians expected to join Netanyahu's cabinet

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