Only Israel’s Arab Parties Can Restore Its Democracy

While Israel’s recent election did not deliver the transformation for which many might have hoped, it could open the way to restoring Israeli democracy. By building a coalition with the Arab-led parties, the opposition bloc could defeat not only Benjamin Netanyahu but also the violent, racist ideology he embodies. TEL AVIV—Before Israel’s election, Iwarnedthat no one should pin high hopes on the outcome. Sadly, that advice has been vindicated. An electorate deeply split along tribal and cultural lines did not hold Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accountable for multiple prolonged wars, overseeing countless war crimes, and decimating Israel’s global standing. Instead, the vote delivered a deadlock.