Netanyahu warns Israeli voters that left wing parties would approve a Palestinian state
The Israeli prime minister was reacting to a speech by United Arab List leader Mansour Abbas
Assessment
Benjamin Netanyahu is telling voters that a vote for left wing parties is a vote for Palestinian statehood. He is responding to a speech by Mansour Abbas, leader of the United Arab List. The prime minister is framing the election as a choice between his security-focused policies and what he calls a dangerous concession. The stakes are high for both Israeli and Palestinian futures.