Israel's Arab parties emerge from deadlocked election as kingmakers
Arab parties in Israel secured a record 19 seats in the Knesset following a surge in voter turnout, positioning them as potential kingmakers in a deadlocked election. Voters expressed hope for equality and a shift in policy, though some remain skeptical of the impact on the current political climate.
Why it matters
The increased political participation of Arab citizens in Israel represents a significant shift in the country's democratic landscape and coalition-building dynamics.
Tuesday's election in Israel saw a record turnout of Arabs, many of whom identify as Palestinian citizens of Israel. ( Reuters: Ammar Awad )
In Israel's election, Arab parties won a record 19 seats in the 120-seat Knesset — up from 10 seats in the previous election.
The historic shift was driven by a surge in turnout among Arab voters.
Some voters say the result has exceeded their "wildest dreams" but others doubt it will lead to meaningful change.
Link copied Share Share article When schoolteacher Ranya Farhat voted in the Israeli election for the very first time this week she, like many Arab Israelis, did not believe it would affect the outcome.
But on Tuesday a record turnout of Arabs, many of whom identify as Palestinian citizens of Israel, tipped the political scales and turned the Arab-majority parties into kingmakers in a deadlocked result.
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