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The rise of far-right leader Itamar Ben-Gvir in Israeli politics
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17:29 - 27:23 (09:53)

Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right Jewish nationalist, has risen to power in Israeli politics, reflecting a wider movement towards the right in Israeli society over the last three decades. His controversial views and associations have enraged some Israelis, but his success suggests a shift away from the peace negotiations of the past and towards a tougher stance on security.

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Mansour Abbas, leader of the Raam party, has gained political power as part of a strengthened far-right alliance, which has sparked controversy among some right-wing Jewish Israelis who believe it erodes the Jewish character of the state.
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Mansour Abbas
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Mansour Abbas, leader of the Raam party, has gained political power as part of a strengthened far-right alliance, which has sparked controversy among some right-wing Jewish Israelis who believe it erodes the Jewish character of the state.

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The rise of far-right leader Itamar Ben-Gvir in Israeli politics
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The Far Right Rises in Israel
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The rise of violence after the Oslo process led many Israelis to believe that peace was not an option and that engaging in peace negotiations would only lead to more violence, leading to the Palestinian question becoming barely a feature of election campaigns in Israel.
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Israel
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The rise of violence after the Oslo process led many Israelis to believe that peace was not an option and that engaging in peace negotiations would only lead to more violence, leading to the Palestinian question becoming barely a feature of election campaigns in Israel. Naftali Ben-Gavir's political success is in line with this wider movement towards the right in Israeli society.

Chapter
The rise of far-right leader Itamar Ben-Gvir in Israeli politics
Episode
The Far Right Rises in Israel
Podcast
The Daily