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Palestinian citizens are the big winners of Israel’s election. It doesn’t matter

The historic result for Arab parties is rendered meaningless by an Israeli opposition that appears unwilling to partner with them to depose Netanyahu.
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Israel’s far right brought national politics into every Arab home. Palestinian citizens proved that fear and despair need not mean silence.
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