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'Israeli electorate has moved rightward: Many underestimated extent of fracture in Israeli society'

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A RAND expert notes that Israeli society has experienced a significant rightward shift in the Jewish electorate, creating a deep ideological fracture that limits coalition-building. This shift has weakened Netanyahu's governing bloc, yet he retains strategic advantages for future negotiations. The article highlights the contested legitimacy of Arab political participation as a key factor in this polarization.

Key points

• Dr. Shira Efron, RAND's Distinguished Israel Policy Chair, states that many underestimated the extent of the ideological fracture in Israeli society.
• The rightward shift of the Jewish electorate has narrowed possibilities for coalition-building, while Netanyahu's governing bloc lost ground but retains strategic advantages.

Context

This briefing comes from a RAND report discussing the political landscape of Israel, where ideological polarization and the contested legitimacy of Arab political participation have significantly narrowed coalition-building possibilities.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single expert quote and a summary of the political landscape. Specific numbers regarding voter shifts or polling data are not provided. The report does not contain a timeline of events or specific dates for the polarization.

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