Israel is not heading for civil war
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to raise the Altalena ship wreck as a symbol against civil war, referencing a 1948 conflict between the Irgun paramilitary group and the Israeli government. Despite historical tensions, the article argues Israel is unlikely to face civil war, as there is broad agreement among Israeli Jews on security and maintaining Jewish supremacy.Key Facts
- The Altalena was an Irgun ship shelled by the Israeli military in 1948 during a dispute over weapons control.
- Irgun, a right-wing Jewish paramilitary group, resisted merging into the new Israeli army after Israel’s founding.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu intends to raise the Altalena wreck to symbolize “Civil war, never again.”
- The 1948 conflict is a historic grievance but not a currently ongoing issue in Israeli politics.
- Israeli public opinion strongly agrees on security as the main priority, above political divides.
- After the October 7, 2023 attacks, Israel’s security approach shifted to allow more military freedom and continued occupation.
- All major Jewish political parties in Israel support maintaining Jewish supremacy and continuing the conflict with Palestinians.
- Many Israeli Jews may dislike Netanyahu personally but agree with his security policies.
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