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An Arab Town in Israel Celebrates the Election but Wonders What Will Change

An Arab Town in Israel Celebrates the Election but Wonders What Will Change
NYT World Friday 30 October 2026, 04:01 UTC By Adam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer 1 min read
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Ahmad Tibi, a leader of the Joint List party, with supporters on Tuesday outside a polling station in Taibe, Israel, a predominantly Arab town. “We’re ready to swallow frogs to take down Netanyahu’s government,” he said.

Ahmad Tibi, a leader of the Joint List party, with supporters on Tuesday outside a polling station in Taibe, Israel, a predominantly Arab town. “We’re ready to swallow frogs to take down Netanyahu’s government,” he said.
Arab (ORG) Israel (LOCATION) Ahmad Tibi (PERSON) the Joint List party (ORG) Taibe (ORG) Netanyahu (PERSON)
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