The Arab parties have long been kept on the political sidelines. But stunning turnout by their supporters makes the Arab minority an Israeli political reality that cannot be ignored.
As Israel votes, ever more strident hard-right views compete with hopes for a diverse land. The outcome could shape the countryβs identity for years.
A banner for the Likud party and its leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, with the slogan, βThe Right or Palestine.β Other candidates in the elections are to the left of it.
As Israel votes, ever more strident hard-right views compete with hopes for a diverse land. The outcome could shape the countryβs identity for years.
A banner for the Likud party and its leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, with the slogan, βThe Right or Palestine.β Other candidates in the elections are to the left of it.