The Usefulness of ‘Jewish Extremists’

Understanding Israel's National Camp
There are sectors of Israeli society that express a deep national consciousness more similar to that of the ancient Israelites than to the nationalisms currently found in Western societies.

Israel’s national camp is more complex than most people understand.

What’s often referred to as the “extreme right” or “messianic right” can actually be divided into at least three different sub groups.

From an ancient Jewish perspective, these Israelis represent the tribal forces of Yehuda, Levi, and Shimon.

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