The kingmakers who could determine Israel’s election
Summary
In the upcoming Israeli election on October 27, the Arab parties Ra’am and the Joint List could be very important for forming the next government. These parties represent about 20% of Israel’s population and have the potential to decide which side can build a coalition in the 120-seat parliament called the Knesset.Key Facts
- Ra’am and the Joint List are political parties representing Palestinian citizens of Israel.
- Together, these Arab-led parties may win 13 seats in the Knesset.
- Palestinian citizens make up about 20% of Israel’s population.
- In 2021, Ra’am made history by joining an Israeli government coalition for the first time.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rivals have both ruled out officially working with these Arab parties for forming a government.
- Polls show a close race between Netanyahu’s Likud party and the opposition, with no clear majority winner.
- Netanyahu’s campaign warns that if he loses, Arab parties could become kingmakers for the next government.
- The Arab parties have demanded steps toward Palestinian statehood and reducing crime within Palestinian communities as part of their conditions.
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