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The '''League for New Judea''', more commonly called the '''Northern League''' or '''the Maroons''' ({{wp|colloquially}}), is a contemporary {{wp|Far right politics|far right}} and {{wp|ultranationalist}} minor {{wp|Political party|political party}} in [[Yisrael]]. The [[Royalist Conservative Party (Yisrael)|Royalist Conservatives]] are currently the governing party of Yisrael, whose leader [[ | The '''League for New Judea''', more commonly called the '''Northern League''' or '''the Maroons''' ({{wp|colloquially}}), is a contemporary {{wp|Far right politics|far right}} and {{wp|ultranationalist}} minor {{wp|Political party|political party}} in [[Yisrael]]. The [[Royalist Conservative Party (Yisrael)|Royalist Conservatives]] are currently the governing party of Yisrael, whose leader [[Yitzchok Katz]] is the incumbent [[Presidency of Yisrael|President]], as well as commanding a {{wp|Coalition government|coalition majority}} [[Right Bloc]] government in the [[Knesset]] of which the Northern League and the [[Torah Achdus]] are apart. In the [[Yisrael#Cabinet|Katz administration]], the League holds the Cabinet post of the [[Yisrael#Cabinet|Ministry of the Interior]], held by its Leader, [[David Touro]]. It has 2 Members of Knesset. Its political base is largely confined to the [[Yarden River Valley]], which tend to embrace more hard-edged, nationalist political stances. | ||
The Northern League is a split off of the [[List of designated terrorist organizations in Ajax|designated terror group]] [[Alliance for New Judea]], a [[Pan-nationalism in West Scipia|Pan-Yisraelist]] extremist group that seeks to [[Yarden revisionist movements|tear up the Yarden Accords]] and forcibly annex the north bank of the Sydalene-controlled [[Yarden River Valley]] as well as expel all [[Yisraeli Christians]] from [[Yisrael]]. [[David Touro]], the | The Northern League is a split off of the [[List of designated terrorist organizations in Ajax|designated terror group]] [[Alliance for New Judea]], a [[Pan-nationalism in West Scipia|Pan-Yisraelist]] extremist group that seeks to [[Yarden revisionist movements|tear up the Yarden Accords]] and forcibly annex the north bank of the Sydalene-controlled [[Yarden River Valley]] as well as expel all [[Yisraeli Christians]] from [[Yisrael]]. | ||
[[David Touro]], the current leader of the Northern League who was responsible for its rebirth as a 'respectable' party with representation in the [[Knesset]], has repeatedly beat back allegations about the party's pre-1974 split, reiterating that it has rejected the terrorist tactics and most hard-line policies advocated by the Alliance and sought to effect change peacefully through the political process inside Yisrael. Critics have pointed out that Touro's party is simply a false "moderate" façade to distract from controversial policies and a terrorist past. The League argues that its rejection of terrorism and more moderated policies cleanse it of any association with the Alliance, which is still an active terror group in [[Sydalon]]. | |||
Throughout the late 2000s and 2010s, the League feuded in particular with members of the [[Torah Achdus]], who advocated a more restrained foreign policy and stance towards non-Jews. However, under the mediation of [[Yitzchok Katz]], at the start of the 2020s, both parties seem to be in an uneasy peace. | |||
==Platform and philosophy== | ==Platform and philosophy== | ||
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The party has gone through several iterations, some more radical or moderate depending on if it wanted to enter the government or just to make a political point. Currently, under David Touro, the Northern League is considered a "soft" {{wp|far right}} political party whose policies are at the very edge of the political mainstream's right-wing flank. | The party has gone through several iterations, some more radical or moderate depending on if it wanted to enter the government or just to make a political point. Currently, under David Touro, the Northern League is considered a "soft" {{wp|far right}} political party whose policies are at the very edge of the political mainstream's right-wing flank. | ||
It is a staunchly {{wp|national conservative}} party that favors a [[Monarchy of Yisrael|stronger monarchy]], {{wp|law and order}} policies that strengthen the powers of law enforcement, a hawkish foreign policy stance and liberal use of the [[Royal Yisraeli Defense Forces]] against open geopolitical foes such as [[ | It is a staunchly {{wp|national conservative}} party that favors a [[Monarchy of Yisrael|stronger monarchy]], {{wp|law and order}} policies that strengthen the powers of law enforcement, a hawkish foreign policy stance and liberal use of the [[Royal Yisraeli Defense Forces]] against open geopolitical foes such as [[Keuland]], [[Ottonia|North Ottonia]], and - increasingly - [[Mont]], the implementation of a specific {{wp|Loyalty_oath#Israel|loyalty oath}} to all residents of the [[Yarden River Valley]] in response to [[Christian terrorism in Yisrael|Christian terrorism based there]], as well as more government support for domestic industry and an expansion of the limited public welfare system. It calls for a referendum in the [[Zivan Strip]], seeking the return of the border region that [[Yisrael]] ceded to [[Ascalzar]]. | ||
Formerly, when the party was simply a vehicle for far-right {{wp|protest vote}}s, it was virulently [[Yarden revisionist movements|Yarden Revisionist]], including calling for the {{wp|population exchange}} of all [[Yisraeli Christians]] for all [[Sydalene Jews]] and the annexation of the north bank of the Sydalene-controlled Yarden Valley. | Formerly, when the party was simply a vehicle for far-right {{wp|protest vote}}s, it was virulently [[Yarden revisionist movements|Yarden Revisionist]], including calling for the {{wp|population exchange}} of all [[Yisraeli Christians]] for all [[Sydalene Jews]] and the annexation of the north bank of the Sydalene-controlled Yarden Valley. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===1974-2006=== | |||
===Since 2006=== | |||
{{main|David Touro}} | |||
==Organization and hierarchy== | ==Organization and hierarchy== | ||
==Election results and current representation== | ==Election results and current representation== | ||
===Current representation=== | ===Current representation=== | ||
The Northern League currently have | The Northern League currently have 2 MKs in the [[Knesset|Royal Knesset]]. It is apart of the governing majority, led by the [[Royalist Conservative Party (Yisrael)|Conservatives]], which also includes the [[Torah Achdus]] party. | ||
As part of the majority, League member [[Yuri Greenspun]] | As part of the majority, League leader [[David Touro]] holds the post of [[Yisrael#Cabinet|Minister of the Interior]] under President [[Yitzchok Katz]] (2020 - present). | ||
===Former representation=== | |||
During the second term of former [[Royalist Conservative Party (Yisrael)|Conservative]] [[Presidency of Yisrael|President]] [[Noah Feldman]] (2016-2020), League member and Touro confidant [[Yuri Greenspun]] held the Cabinet post of [[Yisrael#Cabinet|Minister of Religious Affairs]]. He was the first member of the League to sit in the Cabinet since the party's founding. | |||
===Election results=== | ===Election results=== | ||
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! [[Yisraeli general election, 2020|2020]] | |||
| [[David Touro]] | |||
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! [[Yisraeli general election, 2018|2018]] | ! [[Yisraeli general election, 2018|2018]] | ||
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:Despite its split with the terrorist organization of the same name, the League faces criticism from nearly all ends of the Sydalene political spectrum due to its past and current stance on the [[Yarden Accords]]. The criticism grew when the League joined the governing coalition in the [[Knesset]], with many commenting that the addition was an unnecessary danger when a majority was possible between other coalition members: [[Royalist Conservative Party (Yisrael)|Royalist Conservatives]] and [[Action Yisrael]]. Supporters of the Accords accuse the Conservatives of skirting the wrong side of a fine line, while more extremist factions in [[Sydalon]] equate the party to its terrorist counterpart and called the party's inclusion express support of extremist terrorism along both sides the border. | :Despite its split with the terrorist organization of the same name, the League faces criticism from nearly all ends of the Sydalene political spectrum due to its past and current stance on the [[Yarden Accords]]. The criticism grew when the League joined the governing coalition in the [[Knesset]], with many commenting that the addition was an unnecessary danger when a majority was possible between other coalition members: [[Royalist Conservative Party (Yisrael)|Royalist Conservatives]] and [[Action Yisrael]]. Supporters of the Accords accuse the Conservatives of skirting the wrong side of a fine line, while more extremist factions in [[Sydalon]] equate the party to its terrorist counterpart and called the party's inclusion express support of extremist terrorism along both sides the border. | ||
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League for New Judea Northern League (colloquially) הליגה של ניו יהודה | |
|---|---|
| name | Modern Hebrew |
| Leader | David Touro |
| Interior Minister | David Touro |
| Founded | January 3, 1974 |
| Split from | Alliance for New Judea (Sydalon) |
| Headquarters | Yericho, Yarden River Valley |
| Newspaper | Northern League Daily News |
| Student wing | Northern League Students Union |
| Ideology | Ultranationalism Conservatism Strong monarchy Social conservatism Internal Factions: Torah Judaism National conservatism |
| Political position | Far Right |
| Colors | Maroon |
| Seats in the Royal Knesset | 2 / 142
|
The League for New Judea, more commonly called the Northern League or the Maroons (colloquially), is a contemporary far right and ultranationalist minor political party in Yisrael. The Royalist Conservatives are currently the governing party of Yisrael, whose leader Yitzchok Katz is the incumbent President, as well as commanding a coalition majority Right Bloc government in the Knesset of which the Northern League and the Torah Achdus are apart. In the Katz administration, the League holds the Cabinet post of the Ministry of the Interior, held by its Leader, David Touro. It has 2 Members of Knesset. Its political base is largely confined to the Yarden River Valley, which tend to embrace more hard-edged, nationalist political stances.
The Northern League is a split off of the designated terror group Alliance for New Judea, a Pan-Yisraelist extremist group that seeks to tear up the Yarden Accords and forcibly annex the north bank of the Sydalene-controlled Yarden River Valley as well as expel all Yisraeli Christians from Yisrael.
David Touro, the current leader of the Northern League who was responsible for its rebirth as a 'respectable' party with representation in the Knesset, has repeatedly beat back allegations about the party's pre-1974 split, reiterating that it has rejected the terrorist tactics and most hard-line policies advocated by the Alliance and sought to effect change peacefully through the political process inside Yisrael. Critics have pointed out that Touro's party is simply a false "moderate" façade to distract from controversial policies and a terrorist past. The League argues that its rejection of terrorism and more moderated policies cleanse it of any association with the Alliance, which is still an active terror group in Sydalon.
Throughout the late 2000s and 2010s, the League feuded in particular with members of the Torah Achdus, who advocated a more restrained foreign policy and stance towards non-Jews. However, under the mediation of Yitzchok Katz, at the start of the 2020s, both parties seem to be in an uneasy peace.
Platform and philosophy
The party has gone through several iterations, some more radical or moderate depending on if it wanted to enter the government or just to make a political point. Currently, under David Touro, the Northern League is considered a "soft" far right political party whose policies are at the very edge of the political mainstream's right-wing flank.
It is a staunchly national conservative party that favors a stronger monarchy, law and order policies that strengthen the powers of law enforcement, a hawkish foreign policy stance and liberal use of the Royal Yisraeli Defense Forces against open geopolitical foes such as Keuland, North Ottonia, and - increasingly - Mont, the implementation of a specific loyalty oath to all residents of the Yarden River Valley in response to Christian terrorism based there, as well as more government support for domestic industry and an expansion of the limited public welfare system. It calls for a referendum in the Zivan Strip, seeking the return of the border region that Yisrael ceded to Ascalzar.
Formerly, when the party was simply a vehicle for far-right protest votes, it was virulently Yarden Revisionist, including calling for the population exchange of all Yisraeli Christians for all Sydalene Jews and the annexation of the north bank of the Sydalene-controlled Yarden Valley.
History
1974-2006
Since 2006
Organization and hierarchy
Election results and current representation
Current representation
The Northern League currently have 2 MKs in the Royal Knesset. It is apart of the governing majority, led by the Conservatives, which also includes the Torah Achdus party.
As part of the majority, League leader David Touro holds the post of Minister of the Interior under President Yitzchok Katz (2020 - present).
Former representation
During the second term of former Conservative President Noah Feldman (2016-2020), League member and Touro confidant Yuri Greenspun held the Cabinet post of Minister of Religious Affairs. He was the first member of the League to sit in the Cabinet since the party's founding.
Election results
| Royal Knesset | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Election | Leader | Seats won | +/− | Rank | Majority | |||
| 2020 | David Touro | 2 / 142
|
 3
|
#6 | Majority | |||
| 2018 | David Touro | 5 / 142
|
6
|
#6 | Majority | |||
| 2016 | David Touro | 11 / 142
|
 9
|
#4 | Majority | |||
| 2014 | David Touro | 2 / 142
|
1
|
#7 | Minority | |||
| 2012 | David Touro | 3 / 142
|
2
|
#6 | Minority | |||
| 2010 | David Touro | 5 / 142
|
3
|
#4 | Minority | |||
| 2008 | David Touro | 2 / 142
|
2
|
#7 | Minority | |||
| 2006 | 0 / 142
|
N/A | N/A | Not in Government | ||||
| 2004 | 0 / 142
|
TBD | N/A | Not in Government | ||||
International affiliation and criticism
The League has no international affiliations.
- Despite its split with the terrorist organization of the same name, the League faces criticism from nearly all ends of the Sydalene political spectrum due to its past and current stance on the Yarden Accords. The criticism grew when the League joined the governing coalition in the Knesset, with many commenting that the addition was an unnecessary danger when a majority was possible between other coalition members: Royalist Conservatives and Action Yisrael. Supporters of the Accords accuse the Conservatives of skirting the wrong side of a fine line, while more extremist factions in Sydalon equate the party to its terrorist counterpart and called the party's inclusion express support of extremist terrorism along both sides the border.