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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: What's left of the left?

What Matters Now

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The Dynamics of Hadash and Israeli Politics

This chapter examines the Hadash party's historical ties to Israeli communism and its current political significance, highlighting the complex interplay between Jewish and Arab members. It discusses the party's radical stance on crucial issues and recent controversies involving its members, reflecting on broader themes of Israeli voting behavior and the disenfranchisement within the leftist spectrum. The conversation raises questions about political authenticity, the challenges facing parties like Labour, and the impact of sociocultural identities on electoral outcomes.

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