Politics & Diplomacy
Arab candidate warns Netanyahu victory would be catastrophe
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A leading Arab-Israeli candidate who could play a kingmaker role in next week's elections warned Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reelection would constitute a disaster, Al-Monitor reported. The candidate expressed hope for increased voter turnout among Arab citizens ahead of the ballot.
Arab parties have gained leverage in recent Israeli elections as governing coalitions have narrowed to razor-thin majorities, making minority blocs potential coalition partners in negotiations to form a government.
