Israel’s far-right perspective ...
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The impact of this religious interpretation on Israel’s security policy is also evident. A policy that appears defensive has, in practice, transformed into a form of aggressive deterrence that is alien to diplomatic mechanisms and primarily relies on the principle of preemptive strikes. As a result, not only has the possibility of political compromise diminished, but many military actions—whether in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, or even against Iran—can be analyzed in a context of ideological and religious confrontation.
Furthermore, the connection between the far-right and formal power structures, especially in recent cabinets led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has led to the formation of a fragile yet effective coalition. Parties that include figures such as Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich advocate for moving beyond moderate, negotiation-based solutions. They have replaced diplomatic frameworks with a discourse of absolute resistance, disregarding the principles of international law.
Many of Israel’s military actions cannot be analyzed solely through the lens of security calculations. These actions, especially during periods of internal crisis, serve functions such as political cohesion, diverting public opinion, or strengthening the coalition’s position for the far-right. From this perspective, war is not merely a tool of defense or deterrence but is also viewed as a form of political capital.
Ultimately, the issue goes beyond a territorial or even ethnic conflict. What accelerates the tensions is the dominance of a discourse that seeks to justify its policies via metaphysical narratives. The Middle East will not see stability as long as such narratives remain at the top of the decision-making hierarchy
The far-right party possesses not only a security perspective but also a metaphysical and transcendental view of the world. This leads to a shift in Israel’s approach toward the countries it has aggressed against and even regional states. For instance, the Zionist regime is unwilling to allow the transfer of F-35s to Turkey by the US. Moreover, the party and movements with a messianic and apocalyptic outlook dominating Israel are not willing to compromise. They aspire to territorial sovereignty from the Nile to the Euphrates and are even intolerant of larger and more powerful countries in the region, such as Iran and Turkey.