Israel is anticipating that the recent gains of far-right parties in the European Parliament will improve its standing in Europe. This expectation is based on the belief that these parties, often characterized by their pro-Israel stance, will lead to less criticism of Israel's actions, particularly regarding its policies in Gaza. However, this optimism is met with criticism from various quarters, including Israeli commentators who find it troubling that a Jewish state would align itself with xenophobic and neo-Nazi elements in Europe. An Israeli satirist noted with bitter irony that Israel's standing is now so dismal it's glad ‘the Nazis are back in power’. The rise of these far-right parties in EU election wins has sparked a complex debate within Israel about the implications for its international relations and moral standing.
Many are bemoaning the gains of far-right parties in the European Parliament, given that they are filled with neo-Nazis, illiberals, and xenophobes, but the Israeli government is celebrating because it hopes for less criticism of its war crimes in Gaza. https://t.co/Eo5yQ6IFdP
.@AllisonKSommer It is unseemly for a Jewish state, its ministers & pundits to rejoice over far-right, xenophobic EU election wins. An Israeli satirist noted with bitter irony that Israel's standing is now so dismal it's glad ‘the Nazis are back in power’ https://t.co/XVUebPcPZi
Israelis' myopic rejoicing over the rise of Europe's "pro-Israel" far right | Haaretz Today | @AllisonKSommer https://t.co/JtjOGvm7fp
Israel expects far-right gains in European Parliament will improve its standing / @amirtibon https://t.co/iDDuAPZqH4
'Israel has many allies in Europe' – @emmanuelnavon breaks down what the Jewish state can expect from the EU after far-right parties gain power in elections https://t.co/nlB2V8mNgu