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Article by Khaled Elgindy contends that US inaction has emboldened Israeli far-right groups like Lehava, exacerbating tensions in East Jerusalem. It highlights the forced evictions of Palestinian families in Sheikh Jarrah and the ensuing violence as manifestations of this extremism. The piece argues that the US, as Israel's primary ally, should take concrete steps—such as condemning extremist actions and reevaluating support—to address the growing radicalization and its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This source is valuable for research on US-Israel relations, the Israeli far-right, East Jerusalem, Sheikh Jarrah, Kahanist movement, Israeli settlements, and Lehava.
