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Why Is Meir Kahane Making a Comeback Among Orthodox Jews?

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 30 Apr

Itamar Ben-Gvir's recent visit to the United States has reignited discussions around the legacy of Rabbi Meir Kahane among Orthodox Jews.

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Netanyahu delays ceasefire vote as right-wing protest against deal mounts

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 16 Jan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed a Cabinet meeting meant to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, amid internal opposition from right-wing members of his coalition.

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Gaza ceasefire is the result of political machination — not Donald Trump

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 16 Jan

The recent Gaza ceasefire announcement, hailed as a breakthrough, is not primarily the result of Donald Trump’s influence but rather stems from Israeli political maneuvers.

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Netanyahu formally discharged from hospital after leaving early to shore up his unstable coalition

Ben Sales in JTA · 2 Jan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was formally discharged from the hospital after a prostate surgery but had left early against medical advice to secure a critical vote in the Knesset.

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Fight to the Finish

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 16 Jul 2024

The article discusses the ongoing political crisis in Israel primarily involving Itamar Ben Gvir, who is clashing with Shas and Prime Minister Netanyahu over decision-making authority in security matters amid the backdrop of a potential government collapse.

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Walking a Fine Red Line

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Jul 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Washington is described as crucial due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, challenges in securing American arms shipments, and internal political dilemmas, including pressure to end a war in exchange for hostages.

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Abe Foxman: If Smotrich and Ben-Gvir get their way, Israel will lose me and American Jews

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 2 Dec 2022

Abe Foxman, former leader of the Anti-Defamation League, expresses his conditional support for Israel, contingent on the preservation of its democratic and pluralistic values amidst the rise of extremist political figures like Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir.

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Israel Policy Pod · 16 Jan 2020

In this episode, Evan Gottesman, Eli Kowaz, and Margaux Nijkerk dissect the political maneuvering surrounding Israel's election registration deadline and the implications for Netanyahu's legal battles.

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Bibi’s Embrace Of Extremists Deepens Divisions In American Jewry Over Israel

Forward · 28 Feb 2019

Prime Minister Netanyahu's political maneuver to bring Michael Ben-Ari, a disciple of the extremist Rabbi Meir Kahane, into his coalition has sparked significant debate among American Jewish groups.