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In historic first, some Golan Druze, now new citizens, plan to vote in national election

Times of Israel21 October 2026, 10:56 UTCIsrael

As taboos against naturalization and voting ebb, Buq'ata Mayor William Abu Awad expects many locals to back Benjamin Netanyahu, out of gratitude for Israel's aiding their Syrian brethren

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