Netanyahu Warns Against ‘Left-Wing Arab Government’ After Polls Close

Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned against a “left-wing Arab government” after polls closed in Tuesday’s Knesset elections.

Netanyahu said such a government would be “terrorist,” directing his attack at the prospect of an administration he characterised as combining left-wing and Arab political forces.

The description was Netanyahu’s own accusation against a potential government, rather than a reference to an administration already formed.

His remarks put the question of the next government at the centre of his message as voting ended in the election for Israel’s parliament.