Israelis are also divided over support from the two Arab parties, with right-wing activists protesting outside the Knesset. (EPA Images pic)JERUSALEM: Tensions ran high at the first session of Israel's parliament Tuesday as old and new party leaders traded barbs over the possibility of forming a government with the support of Arab lists.
Two Arab parties, the Joint List and Raam, won an unprecedented 19 seats out of the parliament's 120 in the October 27 election, putting them in a position of kingmakers.
But in both camps, some view a government that relies on their support with deep suspicion.
During the swearing-in of the new parliament Tuesday, far-right Israeli leader Itamar Ben Gvir heckled a prominent leader of the Arab-Israeli community.
