# How Israel's religious right is reshaping the state internally

Religious right-wing groups and politicians in Israel are steadily transforming the country's institutions from the inside, leveraging their positions to entrench their influence. This internal shift is redefining governance, legal norms, and social policy, with far-reaching consequences for Israeli democracy and society.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/8/17/israels-religious-right-is-changing-the-state-from-within?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:15:49 +0000