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Opposition Leader Golan Suggests Arab Party Could Join Next Israeli Government

Yair Golan, leader of Israel's Democrats party, stated that an Arab party could join the next government, a position that differs from many other opposition leaders. His comments emerged after a meeting of opposition chiefs and have drawn criticism from Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud party.

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What happened

01Democrats party leader Yair Golan believes an Arab party should be part of Israel's next government.
02Golan's statement contrasts with other opposition leaders who have rejected such partnerships.
03The Democrats clarified that Golan's remarks were a party position, not discussed at a recent opposition meeting.
04Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud party criticized Golan's comments, linking them to opposition government plans.
05Golan's remarks come amid a close electoral race and a pending High Court decision on banning Arab parties.

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