Netanyahu courts Arab voters in election-year turnabout
(WorldNews Health)

JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has spent much of his long career casting Israel`s Arab minority as a potential fifth column led by terrorist sympathizers, is now openly courting their support as he seeks reelection in the country`s fourth vote in less than two years. Few Arabs are likely to heed his call, underscoring the desperation of Netanyahu`s political somersault. But the the relative absence of incitement against the community in this campaign and the potential breakup of an Arab party alliance could dampen turnout — to Netanyahu`s advantage. He might even pick up just enough votes to swing a tight election. Either way, Netanyahu`s overtures have shaken up the...