From Salon · Andrew O'Hehir · · 1m 20s
Israel's election paradox
Israel's Arab minority holds election power balance after Netanyahu's loss.
In brief
Israel's Arab minority holds election power balance after Netanyahu's loss. Israel's Arab minority now holds the balance of power in the Knesset after Netanyahu's election loss, forcing a choice between a Netanyahu-led government or a coalition including Arab parties. Originally reported by Salon.
Israel's election outcome
Benjamin Netanyahu lost last week's election but Israel's fragile democracy faces corruption from within.
Arab parties gain seats
67 of 120 Knesset seats won by parties opposing Netanyahu including 19 Arab parties.
Netanyahu's claims
Netanyahu alleges election fraud despite Arab minority voting unexpectedly.
Arab minority power
Israel's Arab minority holds balance of power in Knesset with no monolithic political identity.
Gadi Eisenkot's dilemma
Centrist opposition leader refuses to form government with Arab support.
Demonstrations
Thousands urge Eisenkot to include Arab parties in government.
Gideon Levy's view
Levy says Israeli Palestinians may determine Israel's fate after 80 years.
Netanyahu's government risk
Netanyahu's government could increase Gaza violence and settler actions.
Historical context
Israel's political identity shifted from heroic renewal to current challenges.
Biden-Netanyahu meeting
Biden's hug with Netanyahu signals shift in Israeli political perception.
Shared political challenges
Both Israel and US face questions about voting power and constitutional equality.
The one thing
Israel's Arab minority now holds the balance of power in the Knesset after Netanyahu's election loss, forcing a choice between a Netanyahu-led government or a coalition including Arab parties.
