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Israeli Vote on Citizenship for Palestinians Tests New Government

TEL AVIV—Israel’s parliament remained deadlocked late Monday more than a short term law that bars citizenship for Palestinians from the occupied West Financial institution and Gaza who are married to Israelis, the most recent situation to obstacle the new fragile coalition government.

The law, which was 1st enacted in 2003 and has because been renewed every yr, expires Tuesday at midnight. Lawmakers ended up debating the law prior to a vote, which was probably to choose location in the early hrs of Tuesday early morning.

Israel’s left-wing and Arab lawmakers, like numerous in the current government, say the law discriminates towards the country’s Arab minority. The suitable-wing events, like that of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, say the measure is necessary to retain protection and maintain Israel’s Jewish character.

Opposition chief former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement mentioned his Likud party, which for yrs backed the law on protection grounds, wouldn’t guidance the vote. He argued that it was extra crucial to frustrate the current government “that depends on anti-Zionist elements that oppose Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.”

Mr. Bennett on Monday accused the opposition of picking out political maneuvering more than state protection.