Israel elections: Netanyahu attacks Arab parties as they emerge as potential kingmakers
Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party alleged on Thursday, without providing evidence, that Arab parties' record gains in an election this week were driven in part by voter fraud. These accusations represent an escalation of anti-Arab rhetoric by Netanyahu and his far-right partners after Arab-led parties made a historic showing in the election – giving them a potential kingmaker role in the next…
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- United Arab List chairman accuses Netanyahu of incitement over foreign interference claims middleeasteye.net
- Netanyahu is making Arab Israelis' right to vote a crime haaretz.com
- Liberman draws red lines: No Netanyahu, haredim or Arab parties israelnationalnews.com
- They’re potential kingmakers, but may be excluded from Israel’s government. Here’s why theage.com.au
- They’re potential kingmakers, but may be excluded from Israel’s government. Here’s why smh.com.au
- Palestinian voter turnout exposes Israel’s attitude towards Arab citizens aljazeera.com
