An Israeli Arab announced plans to run for a position on the Likud Party’s slate of Knesset candidates. Inshira Mahameed, 30, of Umm el-Fahm, said she believes only the Likud can make changes for the benefit of the Arab community, the Jerusalem Post reported.
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