Israeli ministers-to-be attack human rights groups

Far-right politician Bezalel Smotrich and ultranationalist Itamar Ben Gvir, both likely to serve in Israel's next Cabinet, are ramping up their attacks on human rights organizations.
Smotrich Ben Gvir
Israeli right wing Knesset member Itamar ben Gvir (L) and Bezalel Smotrich (R) are pictured during the swearing in ceremony of the new Israeli government at the Knesset (Israeli parliament) in Jerusalem, on Nov. 15, 2022. - MAYA ALLERUZZO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Mazal Mualem
Mazal Mualem
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Far-right legislators, including those set to become ministers in Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government, are multiplying their attacks against human rights groups and against Israeli Arab legislators.

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