Israel’s crowded far-right grows more extreme as elections near

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   Israel's far-right parties escalate rhetoric ahead of elections

   Israel's far-right parties are increasingly competing with extreme visions ahead of the upcoming elections. The crowded far-right landscape is growing more extreme, with parties trying to outdo each other in anti-Palestinian rhetoric. This escalation poses a threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition prospects. The elections are nearing, with the deadline for submitting slates approaching.

   Why it matters

   The Israeli elections are crucial in determining the country's future, particularly with regards to its relations with the Palestinian population. A more extreme far-right government could lead to increased tensions and violence. The current political landscape is highly competitive, with multiple parties vying for votes. The European Union has expressed concerns about the lack of support for a Palestinian state among Israeli election candidates.

   What is confirmed

   • No candidate in the Israeli election backs a Palestinian state.
   • Israel's far-right parties are escalating anti-Palestinian rhetoric ahead of elections.
   • The proliferation of far-right parties poses a genuine threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition prospects.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Israel's worst war will break out on October 27.

   What to watch next

   • The submission deadline for election slates
   • The release of new election polls
   • The EU's response to the election results
   Sources used for this update (21)

   1. CNN — Israel’s crowded far-right grows more extreme as elections near
   2. Haaretz — Opinion | Say it loud and clear: Israel's Arab citizens are worthy partners
   3. EUobserver — No candidate in Israeli election backs a Palestinian state. The EU’s answer is more ‘reforms’, not pressure
   4. Межа. Новини України. — Israel’s far-right parties escalate anti-Palestinian rhetoric ahead of elections
   5. The Jerusalem Post — Why the Palestinian election could reshape the Middle East
   6. The Jewish Independent — Will Netanyahu's Pursuit of Power Alienate Diaspora Jews?
   7. The Jerusalem Post — Who is running in Israel’s 2026 election? A guide to the major parties
   8. The Times of Israel — With only days left to submit slates, small parties are still jockeying for position
   9. The Economist — Israel’s election season is entering a new phase
   10. economist.com — Binyamin Netanyahu sows discord ahead of Israel’s election
   11. The Times of Israel — Daily Briefing Aug. 31: Splinter parties jockey for position as election deadline looms
   12. haaretz.com — Opinion | Israel's worst war will break out on October 27
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