While Netanyahu won a clear victory in the elections this week, the precise makeup of the new government remains a mystery for now, with several likely scenarios emerging.
After serving as mayor of Jerusalem for a decade, Barkat commented in the run-up to the nation’s April elections that Jerusalem must remain united under Israeli sovereignty.
The Central Elections Committee on Wednesday night accepted the petition submitted against the Arab Ra’am-Balad political party and barred it from running in the elections.
The Likud party introduced its first Muslim Arab-Israeli candidate, providing a strong reminder that Israel is a diverse, inclusive, and democratic society.