By Salma El-Sakka
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a sharp attack against Arab political parties after preliminary election results indicated his right-wing bloc fell short of a parliamentary majority.
Election Results Trigger Political Tension
The prime minister's remarks came as vote counting showed his Likud party and allied factions unable to reach the 61-seat threshold needed to form a governing coalition in the 120-member Knesset.
Netanyahu's criticism of Arab parties, which hold significant representation in the legislature, signals heightened political friction as coalition negotiations begin.
