Author: Zeynep Bengu Cetindag

Is Israel as secular as it seems, or is the reality different from what it seems? It is common to answer that Israel is a secular state. While this may seem to be the case on the surface, Israel’s historical practices show us that for years Israel has had a theopolitical agenda with theocratic references underneath its secular exterior. The use of violence and Israel’s understanding of war reflect this theopolitical vein in a particularly strong way. These theocratic references, not only manifest themselves militarily but are also reinforced by radicalized party discourses in Israeli politics. Israel has been systematically…