Ahmed Omar is an analyst specializing in international politics. He has extensive experience in researching conflicts in Palestine and the broader Middle East, and producing policy recommendations for governments, businesses, and INGOs.
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In March 2023, after months of protests over Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial judicial overhaul, Israel gave far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir the go-ahead to establish a national guard. The force, to be composed of an initial 1,800 officers and with an operating budget of one billion NIS ($273 million), will primarily assist Israeli police during “security” emergencies.
