{
  "id": 13709586,
  "title": "The Ben-Gvir effect exposes the West’s discomfort with Jewish power - opinion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/the-ben-gvir-effect-exposes-the-wests-discomfort-with-jewish-power",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T12:14:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-911046"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has become a political lightning rod, drawing intense criticism both domestically and internationally. While his positions on matters such as the death penalty for terrorists, voluntary emigration of Gazans, expansion of Jewish settlements, and opposition to Palestinian statehood may seem problematic, these stances are backed by a long-standing ideology. The issue, however, goes beyond his political program. Ben-Gvir's manner, characterized by theatrical provocations, confrontational language, and social media stunts, has also become a target. From suggesting a moat of crocodiles around a prison holding Hamas terrorists to publicly humiliating Gaza flotilla terror supporters, his approach has far-reaching consequences. His unapologetic Jewish pride and rejection of political correctness have led to a phenomenon that goes beyond standard debates on extremism, known as the \"Ben-Gvir effect.\" This effect exposes the West's discomfort with Jewish power and sovereignty, a deep-rooted anxiety that Western culture has long sought to suppress.",
  "summary": "The Ben-Gvir effect has brought front stage a long-muted Jewish nationalism, attracting intense animosity but also discreet curiosity from Western leaders seeking strategies against radical Islamism.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ben-Gvir, National Security Minister, sparks controversy with hardline stances",
    "His provocative tactics and Jewish pride fuel the \"Ben-Gvir effect\"",
    "Exposes Western unease with Jewish power and sovereignty"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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        "published": "2026-10-11T12:36:49.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}