Would a regional, direct system give an advantage to anti-Zionist minority elements in Israel?
This is highly unlikely for several reasons. In fact, such groups enjoy significant advantages under the current system, advantages that we hope to eliminate. The current proportional system is based on a nationwide political campaign and organizing effort. Members of an interest group from all over the country are able to combine their votes without regard for regional location. Thus narrow interest groups, including extreme anti-Zionist Haredi, Arab, and other groups, actually gain more electoral support than they would if they had to field specific candidates in separate, regional elections. A direct, majority system tends to benefit larger, mainstream parties rather than fringes. Proportional systems benefit more narrowly-defined sectarian interests. In places where extremist elements may constitute a significant portion of the population, three factors reduce the advantages to extremist parties. First, local interests such as educational and infrastructure funding will influence v
