Right-Wing Government Turns Into a Trap for Likud, Undermining Its Own Power

The full right-wing government in Israel, led by Likud, has become a self-destructive trap for the party, according to commentator Efraim Ganor. Since its inception, the government has sought to transform Israel into a theocracy, elevating religious laws and representatives as the supreme authority. This shift is seen as part of a judicial coup aimed at preventing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from facing trial.

To achieve this, Likud has conceded to the demands of its coalition partners, including ultra-Orthodox factions and far-right figures like Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir. The government is also held responsible for the worst disaster in Israel's history, which occurred under its watch.

Netanyahu, who leads both the government and Likud, is described as losing control and restraint, acting as if his political career is ending. He is pushing through controversial legislation while securing eight realistic spots on the Likud Knesset list, hoping to attract appealing candidates to revive the party's fortunes. However, even this effort is faltering, causing chaos and anger among his staunch supporters.