Israeli Elections
Meet the Israeli elections candidates
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) recently departed from convention through their comments on Member of Knesset Itamar Ben-Gvir, head of the Otzma Yehudit party.
Arab turnout, the Lebanon maritime agreement and the deteriorating security situation will all play a role in the Nov. 1 vote.
The right-wing MK spoke after Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) warned his inclusion in government would harm relations with Washington.
“Mideast News Hour” with Caroline Glick and guest Ahmad Obali.
Knesset members from across the country’s political spectrum weigh in on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Iranian threat, skyrocketing prices and matters of religion and state.
The factions have until 10 p.m on Thursday to submit candidate lists.
Earlier polls reportedly indicated that a party led by the former premier would cross the electoral threshold.
The Israel Democracy Institute said the data came from the answers to 3,855 interviews.
Just 39% of Arab Israelis intend to vote in November, according to a Kan News poll • The Likud Party is projected to gain 1.5 mandates among Arab voters.
Polls project the party to get between five and six seats in the upcoming November election.
The warning comes after a top Palestinian official met with and reportedly urged the leaders of the Arab-majority Joint List to join forces with the Ra’am party with a view to blocking Benjamin Netanyahu’s return to power.
