Israel courts Europe's far right, finding friends but also unease
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Diplomacy has become more critical for Israel than the military battlefield, especially after the genocide in Gaza and Israel's isolation on the world stage. Winning over the growing ranks of far-right voters can help improve Israel's image
For example, the Minister for Combating Anti-Semitism stole from Jordan Bardella, president of the RN.
As Israel faces increasing isolation due to the war in Gaza, it is moving closer to the European far right, despite the anti-Semitic streak of some parties.
Israel courts Europe's far right, finding friends but also unease
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused foreign critics of Israel's conduct in Gaza of fanning hate against Jews, but his government has mostly been comfortable with politicians so long as they support Israel. After a French investigative site on Monday alleged that far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella made derogatory remarks about Jews as a teenager, Netanyahu's minister in charge of combatting antisemitism defended him. Amicha…
The Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu, facing increasing international isolation over the war in Gaza, is strengthening ties with the European far right despite the anti-Semitic legacy of some parties. It accuses its critics of inciting hatred of Jews and is lenient towards politicians who support it, reports the French news agency AFP.
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