Surprise Showing by Arab Parties in Israeli Vote Puts Them in Spotlight

New York Times28 October 2026, 23:22 UTCIsrael

The Arab parties have long been kept on the political sidelines. But stunning turnout by their supporters makes the Arab minority an Israeli political reality that cannot be ignored.

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