Finally: Christian Arabs form their own Israeli political party

In a move that is probably long overdue due to the increasingly Islamist nature of Israel's Arab political parties, Arab Christians have decided to form their own political party.

Bashara Shlayan, 58, a ship captain from Nazareth, founded the new party. In an interview with Israel Hayom,
he says he was motivated to enter politics not only because of the
rapid changes gripping the region,