As you say, using the term Left to be synonymous with the old "Peace Camp" is indeed out of date. On the other hand, Left/Right in Israel does cover alignments of opinion across a wide range of issues, and is reflected in the coalitions that form (or fail to form) after elections. And in Supreme Court decisions. In any case, I agree that the camps formed around this issue have blurred boundaries.
As you say, using the term Left to be synonymous with the old "Peace Camp" is indeed out of date. On the other hand, Left/Right in Israel does cover alignments of opinion across a wide range of issues, and is reflected in the coalitions that form (or fail to form) after elections. And in Supreme Court decisions. In any case, I agree that the camps formed around this issue have blurred boundaries.
There is a small but growing right-wing protest movement whose members support reforms through dialogue and consensus. They are unhappy with the framing of the issue as a fundamental left vs right clash. One of the organizers insightfully pointed out this schism can be traced partly to years of incitement from Netanyahu referring to any opponents as leftists and traitors. I can tell you from personal experience that "smolanit" (or leftist) is a preferred insult amongst the younger demographic. Unfortunately it is a universal human tendency to gravitate towards charismatic populist demagogues rather than the quieter, more thoughtful and collaborative, less bombastic leaders.
As you say, using the term Left to be synonymous with the old "Peace Camp" is indeed out of date. On the other hand, Left/Right in Israel does cover alignments of opinion across a wide range of issues, and is reflected in the coalitions that form (or fail to form) after elections. And in Supreme Court decisions. In any case, I agree that the camps formed around this issue have blurred boundaries.
There is a small but growing right-wing protest movement whose members support reforms through dialogue and consensus. They are unhappy with the framing of the issue as a fundamental left vs right clash. One of the organizers insightfully pointed out this schism can be traced partly to years of incitement from Netanyahu referring to any opponents as leftists and traitors. I can tell you from personal experience that "smolanit" (or leftist) is a preferred insult amongst the younger demographic. Unfortunately it is a universal human tendency to gravitate towards charismatic populist demagogues rather than the quieter, more thoughtful and collaborative, less bombastic leaders.