What ‘right’ and ‘left’ mean in Israel today

In Israel, the terms 'right' and 'left' do not refer to the same concepts as in Europe or the United States. Israeli politics primarily revolves around issues such as the Palestinians, security, and Zionism, rather than traditional economic policies. Historically, the left was associated with Labor Zionism and a collectivist growth model, while the right, represented by Likud, emphasized Jewish historical claims and a more market-friendly economic approach.