Arab Parties Near Knesset Majority, Could Oust Netanyahu, Says MK Tibi
Translated & summarized from Abu Ali Express by baba
Member of Knesset Ahmad Tibi told Al Jazeera that the Joint List is close to winning ten seats, potentially ousting Prime Minister Netanyahu. Tibi asserted that a 70% Arab voter turnout could achieve this goal, though internal Arab party disputes might lower participation. He also revealed agreements with the United Arab List and efforts to replace the Knesset Speaker.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- MK Ahmad Tibi believes the Joint List is close to winning ten seats, potentially ousting PM Netanyahu.
- A 70% voter turnout among Arab citizens could be enough to unseat Netanyahu, according to Tibi.
- Disagreements among Arab parties may negatively impact voter turnout in the elections.
- The Joint List has reached a "gentlemen's agreement" and a surplus agreement with the United Arab List.
- Efforts are underway to remove the current Knesset Speaker and support an opposition candidate.
Member of Knesset Ahmad Tibi stated in an interview with Al Jazeera, conducted in Doha, Qatar, that the Joint List is close to securing its tenth mandate in the Knesset, which could lead to the removal of Prime Minister Netanyahu from power. Tibi believes that a 70% voter turnout among Arab citizens would be sufficient to unseat Netanyahu. He also noted that disagreements among Arab parties could potentially harm overall participation in the upcoming Knesset elections. However, Tibi reported that an agreement on a "gentlemen's agreement" and a surplus agreement has been reached with the United Arab List. Furthermore, Tibi indicated that efforts are underway to unseat the current Knesset Speaker and to support the opposition's candidate for the position.
