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Do Arab parties govern Israel?
While the protesters object to Arab lawmakers, Arab political parties have a long history in the Knesset. They mainly represent Israel's Arab citizens, who make up about 20% of the population. In 2021, an Arab party even joined a governing coalition for the first time, showing their growing influence in Israeli politics.
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