Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy #1542 Despair and violence in Israel's illiberal and exclusionary "democracy"
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Feb 10, 2023 
Diana Buttu, a lawyer and former advisor to the Palestine Liberation Organization, discusses the alarming shift in Israeli politics towards far-right governance. Dahlia Scheindlin highlights proposed judicial reforms that threaten accountability and deepen societal inequalities. A Netanyahu spokesperson outlines attempts to weaken the Supreme Court, raising concerns over the erosion of democracy. Together, they analyze rising violence in the West Bank and the implications for peace, democracy, and the Palestinian struggle amidst international complicity.
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West Bank Apartheid Reality
- Palestinians in the West Bank live under an apartheid system without basic rights given to Jewish citizens.
- This disparity creates deep despair, making the situation highly volatile and prone to violence.
Ben-Gvir's Extremist Actions
- Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right Israeli minister, is a disciple of Meir Kahane who advocated ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
- Ben-Gvir openly incites violence, evidenced by his provocative visits and racist statements.
Far-Right Israel Exposes Racism
- The far-right Israeli government publicly embraces Jewish supremacy and openly denies democracy to Palestinians.
- Such extremism exposes the reality of Israeli society's nationalism and racism.