The “governability” bill’s provisions include a higher minimum 3.25 per cent threshold for parties seeking representation, up from the current 2 per cent. Sixty-seven members of the 120-seat Knesset voted in favour, but opposition parties boycotted the vote... Supporters of the bill... argued that it would improve governance in Israel by forcing smaller factions – including parties representing Arabs – to unite. ...

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