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NY Jewish Leaders Call for Arab Inclusion in Israeli Politics
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Five Jewish leaders from New York, including Congressman-elect Brad Lander, have signed an open letter advocating for greater political inclusion of Israel's Arab citizens. The call follows a record Arab voter turnout in the recent Israeli national election. The leaders urge Israeli parties to recognize the "legitimate democratic voice" of Arab citizens during government formation talks.
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- Five New York Jewish leaders signed an open letter calling for political partnerships with Arab citizens.
- The letter urges recognition of Arab citizens' "legitimate democratic voice" in Israel.
- Congressman-elect Brad Lander is among the signatories of the open letter.
- The call follows a record Arab voter turnout in Israel's recent national election.
- The leaders want Arab representation included in Israeli government negotiations.
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