On 2 March Israel held its third election in a year. Already huge Likud roadside billboards bearing the faces of Blue and White and the Arab Joint List leaders have been erected, stating, ‘Yes to a Jewish and democratic state, no to supporters of terror.’ Israel’s elections are not over. The party headed by Benjamin Netanyahu continues its campaign against the formation of a minority government by Blue and White with the support of the Joint List. Foreign minister Katz called members of the Joint List ‘terrorists in suits’. 64% of Arab voters support the Joint List joining the government, but the right-wing/ultra-Orthodox and many of the general public, including Blue and White voters, don’t. Knesset members are receiving constant curses and insults by those against such cooperation. Is Israel prepared for real cooperation between Jews and Arabs at the highest level?
Israel: Jewish-Arab partnership?
Written by David Fletcher 12 Mar 2020Additional Info
- Pray: for people to recognise God opening His way forward for a secure society. (Jeremiah 6:16)
- More: www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/03/israel-benny-gantz-avigdor-liberman-arabs-polarization.html
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