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Israel’s Ben-Gvir Says He Will Do ‘Everything’ to Change Status Quo at 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 at the Al-Aqsa mosque. Ben-Gvir also pledged to change shooting regulations against Palestinians and to legalize settlements.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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 Itamar Ben-Gvir set to be Israel’s security minister

The Palestinian Authority’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said the appointment would have a ‘potentially catastrophic impact’

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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’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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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Netanyahu to be mandated to form new Israeli government

Israeli president has said he will officially give Benjamin Netanyahu the mandate to form a new government on Sunday.

Al Jazeera

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.

Reuters

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

Zenger

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid concedes defeat to Benjamin Netanyahu in election win with ultranationalist and ultra-Orthodox allies

Mr Netanyahu and his ultranationalist and ultra-Orthodox allies win 64 seats in the120-seat parliament and will form a government in the coming weeks, ending an unprecedented stalemate in Israel after five elections in less than four years.

ABC News

Israel’s US backers face ‘moment of reckoning’ as far right rises

Experts say Israel supporters in Washington will have more trouble defending its policies as gov’t moves further right.

Al Jazeera

Middle East round-up: Netanyahu’s back, back again

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera

As Israel's far right parties celebrate, Palestinians shrug

The apparent comeback of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the dramatic rise of his far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies in Israel’s general election this week have prompted little more than shrugs from many Palestinians

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The Guardian - UK

Election result marks dangerous new turn in Israel’s rightward shift

Israeli politics has been shifting rightwards for decades, but this new coalition could go further than any before

Axios

The rise of Israel's extreme right

The new government will include several politicians known for racist, misogynistic, ultra-religious, or anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.

The Guardian - UK

Benjamin Netanyahu may be back – but the true victory belongs to Israel’s far right

The election of Itamar Ben-Gvir and his Religious Zionism party could put enormous pressure on Israel’s international relationships, says US attorney Lloyd Green

Axios

Sources: U.S. unlikely to work with Jewish supremacist expected to be made Israeli minister

No official decision has been made, but if the U.S. does boycott Itmar Ben-Gvir, it will mark an unprecedented development.

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Netanyahu is set for comeback in Israel with far-right firebrand

Israel’s fifth election in four years looked set to return Benjamin Netanyahu to power, with the votes counted until now suggesting his strategy of forming an alliance with the nation’s far right has succeeded.

The Independent UK

Israel elections: Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir?

Far-right leader set to play kingmaker to Benjamin Netanyahu

Reuters

Netanyahu says he is on brink of 'very big victory' in Israel election

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to return to power in one of the most right-wing coalitions in Israel's history, causing jitters among Palestinians and Arab neighbours who fear it could ratchet up tensions across the Middle East.

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu tipped to return as Israel PM after far-right surge

Exit polls suggest veteran politician will be able to form coalition with ‘Religious Zionism’, which plans major changes

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu poised to win Israeli election, exit polls show

Former prime minister well placed for comeback as his right-wing bloc projected to win slim majority.

The Independent UK

Israel election: Exit polls put Netanyahu on bring of comeback with right-wing allies OLD REDIRECTED

Voting opened at 7am this morning and will continue until 10pm

Al Jazeera

Far-right Ben-Gvir emerges as key player in Israel elections

As Israel faces fifth poll in less than four years, rising tension is boosting support for the notorious politician.

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