Israel is extending its footprint through war. For some, it's part of a greater plan

WBUR

Published June 5, 2026 at 12:07 PM EDT

On the fringes of Israel’s far right, some activists and political leaders dream of a Greater Israel, extending the country’s borders into neighboring countries.

NPR’s Daniel Estrin reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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