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How Kahanism found its way into the Israeli political mainstream
Genocidal rhetoric is not new to Israeli politics. But Gaza's destruction mirrors the apocalyptic language pouring out of the Knesset — where the establishment has gradually absorbed members of a former terrorist group.
By
Natasha Roth-Rowland
May 14, 2025
Will the midterms spell the end of US ‘red lines’ on Israel?
Foundation for Middle East Peace President Lara Friedman speaks to +972 about a dangerous new phase in American pro-Israel politics.
By
Nate Orbach
November 7, 2022
The Joint List is dead. Who will lead the fight for Palestinian citizens?
The re-fragmentation of Palestinian parties in Israel exemplifies the lack of a political compass to guide their struggle, with the public divided on how to confront both a far-right government and a broken liberation movement.
By
Amjad Iraqi
November 7, 2022
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The Kahanists won. Here’s how the left can rebuild
The results of the latest Israeli election are bleak. But amid the despair are clues to the way forward.
By
Haggai Matar
November 2, 2022
Netanyahu’s last stand
The ex-prime minister's new autobiography shows how his worldview became the common denominator in Israeli politics. That may also prove his downfall.
By
Noam Sheizaf
October 30, 2022
The forgotten role of Palestinian citizens in Israel’s coalition wars
Contrary to popular belief, Arab parties have been backing prime ministerial candidates for decades. But what did they gain from the political game?
By
Wadea Awawdy
October 27, 2022
Disillusioned with Ra’am, a new party wants Bedouins to have their own voice
The Islamist Ra'am has long had strong support in the Naqab. But after the party's failures in government, Bedouin citizens are demanding a change.
By
Baker Zoubi
August 17, 2022
A guide to Israel’s never-ending elections
Israeli citizens will once again vote on whether to keep Netanyahu in power — and decide just how far right the country will go.
By
Haggai Matar
February 19, 2021
PODCAST: Why is Netanyahu suddenly courting Palestinian voters?
After years of inciting against Palestinian citizens of Israel, Bibi does an about-face. +972's Edo Konrad and Amjad Iraqi make sense of another election.
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Edo Konrad
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Amjad Iraqi
January 29, 2021
Why are Israeli generals such terrible politicians?
The popular myth that army generals have the skills to excel in politics will continue so long as Israeli society idealizes the military and masculinity.
By
Noa Balf
December 11, 2020
Netanyahu is dismantling the Israeli ‘kingdom’ — and that’s a good thing
Netanyahu is tearing down the state's institutions, and in the process unmasking the sludge of seven decades' worth of racism and supremacism.
By
Meron Rapoport
August 31, 2020
How Netanyahu mainstreamed his dark, anti-democratic vision for Israel
By attacking the judiciary, bringing extremists into his coalition, and trying to subvert voting rights, Benjamin Netanyahu has presented a dark vision of an anti-democratic future for Israeli politics. By Harry Reis Benjamin Netanyahu emerged from September’s repeat elections a failure. Denied his desired majority, the prime minister’s only real hope of retaining power now…
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+972 Magazine
October 4, 2019
Likud vs Likud: How Revisionist Zionism conquered Israeli politics
Israel’s elections have been billed as a clash of the titans between Netanyahu and Gantz. But no matter who wins, the real victory goes to Vladimir Jabotinsky, the grandfather of the Likud. In what should be regarded as a historic photograph taken last Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the head of the Likud party, and Benny…
By
Amjad Iraqi
September 26, 2019
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