Far from fringe: How Israel’s mainstream parties vote with the far right

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   Israel's Far Right Gains Traction Ahead of Polls

   Israel heads to the polls with analysts predicting significant gains for the far right, driven heavily by first-time voters and young citizens. Political forces in the country are broadly categorized into liberal Zionists, nationalists, religious nationalists, and ultra-Orthodox factions. Observers note that removing current leadership will not necessarily curb right-wing Israeli nationalism. Mainstream political parties in the Knesset frequently vote alongside far-right factions on consequential legislative measures affecting Palestinians, showing deep alignment beyond fringe politics.

   Why it matters

   The upcoming elections carry profound implications for the domestic and regional direction of the state, as shifting voter demographics alter traditional political alignments. Longstanding divisions between nationalist and liberal factions face renewed pressure from rising populist figures. Understanding these legislative voting patterns reveals how far-right policies are integrated into broader parliamentary decisions rather than existing at the political periphery.

   What is confirmed

   • Analyses show that Israel's mainstream parties vote with the far right on consequential measures affecting Palestinians.
   • Israeli political forces are grouped into liberal Zionists, nationalists, religious nationalists, and ultra-Orthodox factions.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Far-right factions are predicted to make significant gains as younger voters and first-time voters turn toward candidates like Ben-Gvir.

   What to watch next

   • The official certification and outcome of the upcoming Knesset elections.
   • Shifts in coalition-building talks involving nationalist and ultra-Orthodox factions.
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