"The Red-Green Alliance" and the Struggle for the Future of the West and Israel | Dr. Eitan Lesri

The article analyzes the phenomenon of the 'Red-Green Alliance' – a tactical connection between the progressive left and Islamist elements in Europe, the US, and Israel. The author argues that this alliance, aimed at opposing the national right, may blur security and value red lines, and presents the Bennett-Lapid government from 2021 as a central example from Israel.

The article, by Dr. Eitan Lesri, analyzes the phenomenon of the 'Red-Green Alliance' – a tactical connection between the progressive left and Islamist elements in Europe, the US, and Israel. The author argues that this alliance, based on opposition to the national right, leads to the blurring of national, security, and value red lines. As a central example from Israel, the Bennett-Lapid government from 2021 is presented, which relied on the support of Ra'am, a party identified with the southern faction of the Islamic Movement. The article presents three pointed questions for examining future coalition partnerships: security commitment, national identity, and governance and transparency. It concludes with a call for national leadership that places the state's security and its Jewish-democratic identity above coalition considerations.