Economist: Arab Parties Could Influence Israeli Vote

According to surveys by The Economist magazine, Arab parties in Israel could play a decisive role in the upcoming elections. It is expected that Netanyahu’s opponents, both Arab and Jewish parties, will collectively secure an average of 64 seats out of 120 in the Knesset, increasing the likelihood of the current government being ousted. For the first time in history, Arab parties have pledged to seek to change the government and support the opposition. They see these elections as crucial in confronting racist policies and escalating tensions, especially amid rising murder rates within Arab communities. Despite this, Palestinian parties are still not officially welcomed into coalitions, but they may support a minority government, amid increasing threats from Netanyahu regarding the participation of Arab parties.

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