Israel seeks alliances with European far-right parties

Israel diplomacy European far-right Benjamin Netanyahu geopolitics antisemitism

Israel is increasingly seeking alliances with far-right political parties across Europe as it faces growing international isolation due to the war in Gaza. While some of these parties have histories of antisemitism, the Israeli government has shown a willingness to engage with leaders who offer support for its policies.

In Austria, the Netanyahu government has moved to normalize relations with the Freedom Party, a shift from the year 2000 when Israel recalled its ambassador following the party's formation. Amichai Chikli, Israel's minister for combating antisemitism, described the recent engagement with Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl as a 'historic turning point.'

In France, Chikli defended National Rally leader Jordan Bardella against allegations of past derogatory remarks about Jews, citing Bardella's stance against Hamas. Beyond Europe, Israel has also strengthened ties with hard-right administrations in Argentina and Colombia. However, Israeli officials continue to shun the far-right AfD in Germany.

Entities

Amichai Chikli · Benjamin Netanyahu · Freedom Party · Israel · Jordan Bardella

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Amichai Chikli defended Jordan Bardella, describing him as a clear voice against Hamas. www.europesays.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.al-monitor.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Israeli government has moved to normalize ties with Austria's Freedom Party. www.europesays.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.al-monitor.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Israel is increasingly forming alliances with far-right political parties in Europe. www.europesays.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.al-monitor.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Israel has established improved relations with hard-right presidents in Argentina and Colombia. www.europesays.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.al-monitor.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Amichai Chikli described the interaction with Austria's Freedom Party as a historic turning point. www.europesays.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.al-monitor.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Israeli politicians have bonded with far-right leaders in Sweden, Spain, and Britain over concerns regarding Muslim migration. www.europesays.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.al-monitor.com

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22 days ago

Israel’s growing allies on the ground—and in the sky [worldisraelnews.com]

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Clarita Maia na Crusoé: Assembleia Geral da ONU e Durban - distorção e silêncio [oantagonista.com.br]

20 days ago

Israel courts Europe’s far right, finding friends but also unease [www.arabnews.pk]

22 days ago

Israel’s Growing Allies on the Ground—and in the Sky [freebeacon.com]

21 days ago

Israel courts Europe's far right, finding friends but also unease [www.al-monitor.com]

22 days ago