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Russian Speakers Largely Absent from Next Israeli Knesset
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אלכס נירנבורג
First reported by Calcalist · 5 hours ago
What happened
The upcoming Israeli Knesset elections show a significant decline in the representation of Russian-speaking Israelis, a trend continuing from previous elections. Major parties have reduced their focus on this demographic, leading to fewer candidates in realistic positions on electoral lists, prompting criticism from within the community and from political figures.
- 01Russian speakers face diminished representation in the upcoming Israeli Knesset.
- 02Major parties have reduced focus on Russian-speaking voters.
- 03Key figures like Vladimir Beliak and Evgeny Sova are in non-viable Knesset positions.
- 04Avigdor Lieberman's party appears to be distancing itself from the Russian-speaking demographic.
- 05Criticism is directed at both parties and the Russian-speaking community's perceived passivity.
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