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Israel’s Arab-led parties could decide the election if anyone would partner with them

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BAQA AL-GHARBIYYE, Israel (AP) — Mansour Abbas has done nearly everything Israel asks of its Palestinian citizens. The leader of a small Arab political party condemned Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack. He rarely speaks about the war in Gaza or Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, instead focusing on loc…

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  1. The Economist

    Israel’s Arab parties could be the kingmakers in its election (opens The Economist)

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    They are eager to change the government

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Israel’s Arab-led parties could decide the election if anyone would partner with them (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    BAQA AL-GHARBIYYE, Israel (AP) — Mansour Abbas has done nearly everything Israel asks of its Palestinian citizens. The leader of a small Arab political party condemned Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack. He rarely speaks about the war in Gaza or Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, instead focusing on loc…

  3. PBS NewsHour

    Arab-led parties could decide the Israeli election, if anyone would partner with them (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rivals have said they won't form a coalition with any Arab-led party after the Oct. 27 election – even if that means months of gridlock and another round of voting.

  4. RealClear Investigations

    The Arab Kingmaker in Israel's Election (opens RealClear Investigations)

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    David M. Halbfinger & Adam Rasgon, NY Times

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