For Heaven's Sake The State of the Israeli Right
Dec 3, 2025
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the evolution of Israel's right-wing politics. They dissect the influence of historical ideals from Jabotinsky and the challenges facing current leadership. The discussion highlights the divide between Netanyahu's followers and principled conservatives. They emphasize the need for the right to articulate positive policies and embrace both security and morality. Ultimately, they advocate for a responsible, credible right that can adapt to new realities while upholding democratic values.
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Core Principles Of The Mainstream Right
- The mainstream Israeli right centers on security and territorial wholeness rooted in Jabotinsky's ideology.
- This created a broad, culturally flexible coalition that included secular and religious supporters.
Beitar Silver Map Memory
- Yossi recalls wearing a silver map of greater Israel as a Beitar youth, symbolizing territorial commitment.
- He kept it into his twenties as a meaningful, formative emblem of identity.
Netanyahu Versus Principle
- Israeli right now splits between unquestioning Netanyahu loyalists and principled conservatives who value ideology over personality.
- This divide reshapes appointments and policy debates across the Likud and the broader right.