Israel: Ministers of Chaos

In the space of a year, Israeli democracy has wavered. From the judicial reform that deeply divided the country during the first nine months of the year, to the war against Hamas that followed the tragedy of the 7 October massacre by the terrorist organisation, Benyamin Netanyahu’s government, has continued to deepen the internal divisions in Israeli society and has led the country to face the worst existential threat in its history. Two men embody the radical initiatives of this government.

Two leading ministers who occupy regalian functions: Internal Security and Finance. Their names: Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.