Netanyahu’s Shifting Base: How Far-Right Sentiment Shapes the Upcoming Election

Demonstrators waving Israeli national flags and political banners at an outdoor political rally.

As Knesset elections approach, Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition is finding renewed momentum by absorbing hardline nationalist sentiment. With far-right ideologies gaining mainstream traction and a fractured opposition struggling to unify, Israeli politics faces a structural transformation. Here is an analysis of the forces shaping the upcoming vote.

How Extremist Rhetoric Fuels the Legal Case Against Israel

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Beyond media controversies and documentaries, inflammatory political discourse is creating tangible legal and diplomatic consequences. Hardline rhetoric increasingly serves as evidence in international courts, straining relations with key allies and weakening national security. Here is an analysis of how unchecked domestic speech undermines long-term diplomatic standing.

Israel: ‘NAZA’ documentary sparks political storm • FRANCE 24 English

Israel ‘NAZA’ documentary sparks political storm

The documentary film ‘NAZA’, and its co-directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, are at the centre of a controversy in Israel.The film, which won an award at the Venice Film Festival, features anonymous Israeli sources accusing the military of intentionally killing numerous civilians in Gaza.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he intended to “strip of their citizenship” those who “defame” the Israeli army.

Canada Pursues EU Integration Amid US Trade Disputes

Mark Carney walking alongside European leaders Roberta Metsola and Ursula von der Leyen on a red carpet.

Amid escalating trade disputes with Washington, Ottawa is exploring an unprecedented associate membership with the European Union. By deepening transatlantic ties across defense, tech, and energy supply chains, Canada aims to protect its economic stability and reduce reliance on a single partner. Here is what this realignment means.

AI Risks and Oil Shocks Signal Next Global Financial Crisis

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Global financial markets face growing instability as rising oil prices collide with overvalued tech stocks. With inflation climbing and central banks struggling to manage the fallout, structural vulnerabilities echo past economic crashes. Here is an analysis of what lies ahead for the global economy.