Israeli protesters demand opposition ally with Arab parties to oust Netanyahu
Protesters in Tel Aviv are calling for an alliance between opposition parties and Arab-majority parties to defeat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Following an inconclusive election, supporters argue that a coalition is necessary to prevent further political instability and bloodshed.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing political polarization in Israel and the critical role of Arab-majority parties in forming a stable governing coalition.
TEL AVIV, Israel - Hundreds of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday to urge the opposition to ally with Arab parties to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has gone on the offensive against the minority group's leaders.Arab-majority parties made major gains in Tuesday's election, fuelled by anger over rhetoric targeting the community from Netanyahu's hard-right government, but opposition chief Gadi Eisenkot has not decided whether to seek a coalition with them.Joining a rally in Tel Aviv, Ayelet Raz said that the Arab community, which accounts for around 20 percent of Israel's population, had a right to political participation.'It's the last chance for real change,' the 60-year-old psychologist said, warning that Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, was a 'great manipulator'.'We need to give peace a chance,' she said.
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