I was an Israeli diplomat. How can I defend a government that excludes Arab citizens?

Haaretz2 November 2026, 22:56 UTCIsrael

The recent election results and their aftermath have not provided clarity about the country's direction. Israel's opposition leaders now face a choice, and it is not abstract

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