Tel Aviv. A newly formed Jewish-Arab political party is seeking to attract young voters ahead of Israel's October general election, but critics say it could weaken efforts by the country's Arab minority to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing government.
Arab citizens, who make up about one-fifth of Israel's population, have historically voted in lower numbers than Jewish Israelis despite holding Israeli citizenship. Many identify as Palestinians or with their Palestinian heritage, leaving them to balance their national identity with participation in Israeli politics.
The new party, A Place for Us All, was founded by leaders of the left-wing protest movement Standing Together, which advocates peace and social equality. Launched in June, the party hopes to win parliamentary representation in the October 27 election.
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