Netanyahu accuses Arab parties of fraud as coalition prospects narrow

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the country’s Arab parties of election fraud after the final vote count left his bloc short of a majority.

The allegation came as the tally placed the Palestinian‑Israeli parties in a strong position to influence the formation of the next government.

Netanyahu’s comments were made in Jerusalem, where political analysts note that the Arab parties could become kingmakers if they choose to support a coalition.

The outcome follows Israel’s recent election, which saw no single bloc secure enough seats to form a government without external backing.

Source: Al Jazeera. Photo: Lajos Kristóf Kántor / Pexels.