Israel’s Joint Arab List splits ahead of vote

AMMAN: The Joint Arab List that was made up of four parties in Israel has splintered, with the Islamic Movement, headed by Mansour Abbas, leaving the alliance.

“We’ve failed, unfortunately. The Joint List will not continue in its current party lineup,” said Balad Knesset member Mtanes Shehadeh, adding: “At this point, we cannot continue as the Joint List because of our fundamental political differences.”