We discover the rising affect of the ‘Higher Israel’ ideology amid navy tensions in Gaza and Lebanon.
Latest navy escalations in Gaza and southern Lebanon, mixed with provocative rhetoric from Israeli officers, recommend that the controversial thought of “Higher Israel” is gaining traction amongst Israel’s hard-right factions.
Key figures within the Netanyahu authorities are framing neighbouring states as mere “entities,” hinting at shifting territorial ambitions. As far-right ideologies resurface, the implications for Israel and its neighbours turn out to be more and more essential.
Presenter: Anelise Borges
Visitors:
Sami Hermez – Affiliate professor and writer
Seamus Malekafzali – Journalist and author
Dunya Kamal – Journalist and author
