Both a Racist and a Liar: Netanyahu Voted 771 Times with the Arab Parties When He Needed Their Support
A 'Shkuf' investigation reveals that Benjamin Netanyahu voted 771 times alongside Arab MKs in the 24th Knesset, while now calling them 'terror supporters'. Itamar Ben-Gvir voted with them 802 times, Bezalel Smotrich 830 times, and Ofir Katz 921 times. The review shows that the right relied on Arab votes in hundreds of ballots, including on security issues, and even supported bills they proposed, such as establishing a hospital in Sakhnin and a commission of inquiry into the placement of Arab teachers. The article notes that Netanyahu did not order the deduction of Arab MKs' votes, and that right-wing parties refuse to commit to not relying on them in the future while in opposition.
A 'Shkuf' investigation reveals that Benjamin Netanyahu voted 771 times alongside Arab MKs in the 24th Knesset, while Likud was in opposition. Itamar Ben-Gvir voted with them 802 times, Bezalel Smotrich 830 times, and Ofir Katz 921 times. The data comes against the backdrop of a current campaign by Netanyahu and his partners against 'terror supporters', a term for Arab MKs, warning not to rely on their votes in forming a government. The review shows that at the time, the right-wing opposition relied on Arab MKs' votes in hundreds of ballots, some on security issues, and even supported bills they submitted, such as establishing a hospital in Sakhnin and a commission of inquiry into the placement of Arab teachers. The article notes that Netanyahu did not order the deduction of Arab MKs' votes, and that right-wing parties refuse to commit to not relying on them in the future while in opposition.