# The Arab vote in the Israeli elections

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-arab-vote-in-the-israeli-elections/
- Published: 2026-11-10T07:03:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T07:18:49+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/arab-vote-israeli-elections
- Topics: Elections, Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Palestinian citizens voted in record numbers.
- Their votes helped block another Netanyahu-led government.
- Abou Shehadeh warns racism remains widespread.

## Summary

Palestinian citizens of Israel turned out in historically high numbers in the country’s first general election since October 2023, largely to help remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has now been asked to form a government, and Balad leader Sami Abou Shehadeh says the Arab vote has helped block another far-right government led by Netanyahu.

Abou Shehadeh says racism towards Palestinians remains widespread across Israeli politics, leaving the Palestinian minority with few favourable choices. He warns that Netanyahu is trying to undermine the election result and press for another vote. The article gives no turnout figures or seat totals.

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