Arab politicians in Israel make historic gains

Ayman Odeh, chairman of the Arab-Israeli Joint List, speaks at the alliance’s election campaign headquarters in Shefa-’Amr.  Photograph: Chine Nouvelle/SIPA/REX/Shutterstock

Arab politicians are set to make historic gains in the Israeli election, taking more seats than ever before and solidifying their position as the third-largest force in the Knesset, the country’s parliament.

After 99% of the votes were counted, the Joint List alliance, a merger of politicians predominantly representing Palestinian citizens of Israel, had 15 out of 120 Knesset seats…..

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