‘The biggest motivation is fear’: High turnout among Israel’s Palestinians could unseat Netanyahu
Palestinian citizens of Israel are being urged to vote in high numbers to help unseat Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition in the upcoming Knesset elections. Despite the political polarization and fear-mongering, the Arab community's turnout is viewed as a critical factor in the potential shift of power.
Why it matters
The political mobilization of minority groups in Israel is a pivotal element in the country's volatile electoral landscape and the future of its governing coalition.
Ahmad Tibi, a Palestinian citizen of Israel and Knesset member, campaigns for the Joint List, a coalition of Arab parties, in Tayibe. Ahmad Tibi, a Palestinian citizen of Israel and Knesset member, campaigns for the Joint List, a coalition of Arab parties, in Tayibe. Israel ‘The biggest motivation is fear’: High turnout among Israel’s Palestinians could unseat Netanyahu The Knesset is up for grabs next week and the Arab community is desperate to topple the far-right ruling coalition
Prefer the Guardian on Google As the sun set over the town of Kfar Qasim, Palestinian citizens of Israel gathered over hot knafeh pastries and shots of strong cardamom-laced coffee to hear an urgent pitch for their votes.
Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel’s population and their votes are likely to be critical to efforts to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition in elections next week.
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