Benjamin Netanyahu’s government coalition includes ultranationalist and religious parties that were once on the fringes of Israeli politics.
Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn into office Thursday for a record sixth time as , leading a government seen as the most far-right since the country was established in 1948. His led to the creation of a coalition that includes ultranationalist and religious parties that were once on the fringes of Israeli politics.
Critics say the incoming administration could be the most intolerant and most insular government ever to lead the country.
To form a governing coalition, Netanyahu aligned himself with nationalist and ultraorthodox Jewish parties that have long pushed for policies that would sideline Palestinians, non-Orthodox Jews and the LGBTQ community. They have also sought to prevent women from serving in the military alongside men.
