Despite internal criticism, analysts argue Ben-Gvir holds a mirror to much of Israeli society.

In recent weeks, Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has shown the world a version of “modern Israel” it had preferred not to see.
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Member of the Knesset, Ofer Cassif, who had questioned Ben-Gvir’s eligibility to stand for election, gave Al Jazeera a personal account of the politician that starkly contrasts with the affable persona presented by some sections of Israeli media.

“I’ve never seen Ben-Gvir laugh or joke. He’s a bully, but the kind of schoolyard bully who shuts up as soon as the teacher raises their voice,” he said.

“Ben-Gvir is a violent man. I mean, he has convictions for supporting terrorism and had a picture of Baruch Goldstein on his wall.”
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Itamar Ben-Gvir: The face of Israel’s hard right — or the face of Israel?

Despite internal criticism, analysts argue Ben-Gvir holds a mirror to much of Israeli society.

Al Jazeera (www.aljazeera.com)

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