Why Flag-Planting Beats Policy in Israeli Politics

Why do far-right Israeli politicians like Tzvi Sukkot and Itamar Ben Gvir win votes with stunts instead of policy? This episode unpacks the structural incentives behind performative extremism — from Israel's low electoral threshold to coalition dynamics that give fringe factions veto power. We explore how the demand for nationalist signaling over substantive governance creates a self-reinforcing cycle, and what it means for the country's long-term policy capacity and international standing.