High voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel threatens Netanyahu
Summary
Palestinian citizens of Israel voted in unusually high numbers in the parliamentary election, with some towns reporting turnout above 70 percent. Preliminary reports suggested Arab parties could win as many as 17 seats combined, potentially blocking Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition from securing a 61-seat majority, though opposition parties have ruled out an alliance with them.Key Facts
- Arab towns have typically recorded turnout of 45 to 65 percent in recent Israeli elections, according to the article.
- Residents cited government policies and an attempted settler outpost on Palestinian land in Majd al-Krum as reasons some previously disengaged voters went to the polls.
- The Joint List and United Arab List (Ra’am) were projected in preliminary reports to win up to 17 seats combined.
- A party or coalition needs 61 seats for a majority in Israel’s parliament, the Knesset.
- Arab Movement for Renewal leader Ahmad Tibi said Arab parties were willing to cooperate with the opposition to prevent Netanyahu from returning to power.
- Tibi said Arab parties would seek commitments on issues including crime, personal security, home demolitions and racism in exchange for support.
- The article said leaders of nearly all parties opposed to Netanyahu had ruled out an alliance with Arab parties.
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