Israel’s Apartheid Unmasked - The Rise of the Extreme Right

In this video, we speak with independent journalist, author, and economist Dr. Shir Hever about recent developments in Israeli politics. We examine the rise of the far right since the return of Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister and how this is affecting Israel’s domestic and international political arrangement. Interview topics: 0:00 Introduction 0:24 Israel’s new political arrangement 2:29 What does far-right mean in Israel? 5:10 Splits in the Military & the Likud Party 14:58 How are the leftist and liberal Zionists reacting? 22:18 International Reactions to Right-Wing Extremism in Israel ABOUT SHIR HEVER: Dr. Shir Hever is an independent economic researcher and journalist. He writes articles and research for various venues and gives lectures in political and academic venues. He is the author of The Privatisation of Israeli Security (Pluto, 2017) and The Political Economy of Israel’s Occupation (Pluto, 2010). He is currently the military embargo coordinator of t