Netanyahu allies escalate attacks against Arab lawmakers and opposition

Ruling party allies escalated attacks on Arab lawmakers to block a parliamentary vote.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's allies launched intense verbal attacks against Arab lawmakers and opposition leaders. A Likud minister falsely branded Arab politicians as terrorist supporters to undermine an upcoming parliamentary vote. Simultaneously, the ruling party criticized opposition figures over draft exemption issues.

• The accusationA government minister falsely claimed Arab members of parliament back militant groups.
• The political contextThe rhetoric aims to derail a parliamentary vote to replace the current legislative speaker.