Netanyahu attacks Palestinian-Israeli parties after election

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Palestinian-Israeli parties after Israel's election, alleging that Arab-led parties had used foreign backing to "steal" the vote without providing evidence. With all ballots counted, opposition parties could join forces with Palestinian-Israeli parties to unseat him, though Jewish Israeli blocs have rejected relying on that support. Analysts note that Palestinian voters could decide Israel's future while the political class refuses to accept their mandate.

Why it matters：The treatment of Arab Israeli voters' mandate will shape whether a governing coalition can be formed and how inclusive Israel's democracy remains.

Key points

  • Netanyahu alleged election theft without evidence.
  • Opposition parties could join with Palestinian-Israeli parties to unseat him.
  • All votes have now been counted.

Sources (original reporting)

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