Israel’s crowded far-right hardens tone as elections loom

With about two months to go before election day, Israel’s far-right field is pushing increasingly extreme positions—from expanding the death penalty for Palestinians to aggressive settlement expansion—while new fringe parties intensify competition for right-wing votes and threaten Netanyahu’s need for a united bloc. A provocative AI-generated video from Itamar Ben-Gvir underscored the bellicose tone as candidates vie to stand out in a crowded field.