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Analysis-New Arab allies face dilemma as Israel shifts hard-right

Israel's sharp tilt to what is likely to be the most hard right government in its history puts its new Arab allies in the awkward position of having to deal with ultra-nationalists while trying to do more than just pay lip service to the Palestinian cause.

Reuters · Jan 5, 2023

Outcry over footage of men smashing cross at Jerusalem cemetery

Vandals’ clothing leads to claims they are Jewish extremists who have desecrated over 30 Christian graves

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023

UN Security Council to Discuss Israeli Minister's Al-Aqsa Visit

The UN Security Council will meet Thursday to discuss the controversial visit to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound by an Israeli minister that has enraged Palestinians. The 15-member Council will convene at 3:00 pm (2000 GMT) at the United Nations headquarters in New York following a request by the United Arab…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 5, 2023

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UN to hold emergency meeting on Israeli visit to holy site

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting at the request of the Palestinians and other Islamic and non-Islamic nations to protest the visit of an ultranationalist Israeli Cabinet minister to a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023

Palestinians Mull Next Moves after Israel Minister’s Al-Aqsa Visit

Palestinians are holding urgent talks on their next moves after an extreme-right Israeli minister visited Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound, a step so far met with stern words rather than violence. There have been fears Tuesday's controversial visit by Israel's new national security minister, firebrand Itamar Ben-Gvir, could spark a war.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 4, 2023

Religious dissent in Israel at Ben-Gvir's Al Aqsa compound visit

Leading ultra-Orthodox Jewish figures supporting Israel's coalition government on Wednesday criticised a visit by a far-right minister to a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem, adding internal religious dissent to a cascade of foreign censure.

Reuters · Jan 4, 2023

UAE, China call for UN meeting over Ben-Gvir’s Al-Aqsa visit

The UN Security Council is expected to convene on Thursday, according to diplomats.

Al Jazeera · Jan 4, 2023

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Turkey condemns 'provocative act' by Israel's Ben-Gvir

Turkey condemned on Tuesday a "provocative act" by Israel's new far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, referring to his visit to Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem.

Reuters · Jan 3, 2023

Israel’s Ben-Gvir enters Al-Aqsa: Why was it seen as provocative?

The far-right Israeli national security minister was warned that his move could spark violence – by Israel’s former PM.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2023

Ben-Gvir visit to Al Aqsa compound is condemned by Jordan, Palestinians OLD REDIRECTED

Jordan says move by ultra-nationalist Israeli minister violates international law

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Palestinian Leaders Denounce Ben-Gvir's Visit to Aqsa Mosque

The Palestinian leaders and factions condemned on Tuesday the visit of Israel’s extreme-right firebrand Itamar Ben-Gvir to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh cast the visit as a bid to turn a major mosque there "into a Jewish temple". Addressing his cabinet, Shtayyeh also called on Palestinians to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 3, 2023

Jordan condemns in "severest" terms Israeli minister's visit to Al-Aqsa mosque

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Reuters · Jan 3, 2023

Israeli far-right minister visits Al-Aqsa mosque compound, Palestinians slam ‘provocation’

Israel's extreme-right firebrand Itamar Ben-Gvir visited Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound Tuesday for the first time since becoming national security minister, his spokesman said, enraging Palestinians who see the move as a provocation.

France 24 · Jan 3, 2023

Israeli ultranationalist minister visits Jerusalem holy site

An ultranationalist Israeli Cabinet minister has visited a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site for the first time since taking office in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new far-right government last week

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

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Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2022

Biden says he looks forward to working with Netanyahu’s new gov’t

US president calls Israeli prime minister ‘friend for decades’, ignores concerns about rise of far-right politicians.

Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2022

Who are the ministers leading Israel’s new far-right government?

Top ministers in Israel’s new right-wing, religiously conservative cabinet headed by Netanyahu include illegal settlers.

Reuters · Dec 29, 2022

Israel's Netanyahu must manage right-wing firebrands on return to power

Benjamin Netanyahu will need all his experience as Israel's longest-serving prime minister as he returns at head one of the most right-wing governments in the country's history, facing division at home and unconcealed alarm abroad.

WEKU · Dec 29, 2022

Benjamin Netanyahu's new Israeli government will make West Bank expansion a priority

The incoming Israeli ruling coalition agreements will make it the country's most religious and right-wing government in history, potentially putting it at odds with large parts of the Israeli public.

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France 24 · Dec 29, 2022

Netanyahu sworn in as prime minister of right-wing Israeli government

Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as Israeli prime minister for a sixth time on Thursday, taking the helm of a coalition government that many analysts are calling the most right-wing in the country's history.

Reuters · Dec 29, 2022

Israel's Netanyahu returns with hard-right cabinet set to expand settlements

Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as Israel's prime minister on Thursday in a comeback at the head of a hard-right cabinet that promises to expand Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and pursue other policies criticised at home and abroad.

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022

Netanyahu government to make West Bank settlements a top priority

Benjamin Netanyahu, who served 12 years as prime minister, is returning to power after he was ousted from office last year

Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2022

Six major developments that shaped 2022 for Palestinians

The UN called 2022 the deadliest year for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in 16 years.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 26, 2022

New Israeli Laws Cement Racial Discrimination

New Israeli draft laws allow a doctor to abandon their professional oath to treat any patient and gives them the right to refuse to treat on religious grounds. Opposition lawmakers said the new laws were an abandonment of values for Israel. Outgoing Prime Minister Yair Lapid described them as the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022

Israel’s Netanyahu Says He Has Formed New Government

Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Wednesday that he has successfully formed a new coalition, setting the stage for him to return to power as head of the most right-wing Israeli government ever to hold office. Netanyahu made the announcement in a phone call to President Isaac Herzog moments…

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022

Israel’s Netanyahu says deal agreed with far-right to form gov’t

Benjamin Netanyahu’s agreement sees him return to power as head of the most right-wing coalition in Israel’s history.

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