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    Palestinians Hope Israel's New Government Will Bring Progress To This Poor Town

    In the village of Jisr al-Zarqa, residents wish for opportunities available in nearby Jewish towns. They wonder if the new government, which includes an Arab party for the first time, will help.
    by Deborah Amos Jul 07, 2021 3 minutes
    Jisr al-Zarqa is home to Palestinian citizens of Israel and one of the poorest parts of the country.
    Updated July 7, 2021 at 10:01 AM ET

    JISR AL-ZARQA, Israel — Entering this coastal village, smooth asphalt gives way to a part-dirt road. Drivers struggle to steer along the bumps and around the pedestrians in cramped streets. Many buildings are unfinished and crumbling.

    Jisr al-Zarqa, a fishing village on the Mediterranean Sea, is home to Palestinian citizens of Israel and one of the poorest parts of the country. In a stark contrast, it's hemmed in by Jewish Israeli areas with expensive real estate and popular tourist sites.

    But these days, some residents say they hope for a change

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