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Far-right gains predicted as Israel heads to the polls
Original: ‘There’s a lot of racism, a lot of hatred’: Far right gains predicted as Israel heads to the polls
Israelis are voting in an election that commentators and analysts expect to deliver significant gains for far-right parties. Observers describe a political climate marked, in the words of critics, by widespread racism and hatred, as nationalist and ultranationalist blocs campaign strongly. The vote is being watched closely for what it reveals about the direction of Israeli politics and the country's public mood.
Why now: An Israeli election is taking place with polling suggesting a surge for far-right parties, raising concerns about rising racism and polarisation.
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Evidence
- ‘There’s a lot of racism, a lot of hatred’: Far right gains predicted as Israel heads to the polls · The Guardian
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