Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power as the Prime Minister of Israel, leading an extreme-right government

On December 29, 2022, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power as the Prime Minister of Israel, leading an extreme-right government. Netanyahu's return followed the fifth election in three years, which resulted in a victory for his Likud party and its right-wing allies. The new government included far-right parties, such as Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit, which held significant influence in the coalition. Netanyahu's return to power was met with both support and criticism, as his government pursued a hardline agenda on issues such as security, settlements, and judicial reforms. The new government's policies were expected to have significant implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, regional relations, and domestic politics. Netanyahu's leadership marked a return to a more conservative and nationalist approach, with potential challenges to democratic institutions and civil liberties. The formation of the extreme-right government highlighted the deep political divisions within Israeli society and the ongoing struggle for power and influence in the country's political landscape.