A historic vote born of fear and frustration for Palestinian citizens of Israel

PBS NewsHour30 October 2026, 16:03 UTCIsrael

Large segments of Israel's Palestinian Arab minority have historically stayed home and not voted in the country's elections. But they turned out in record numbers this week, reflecting a desperation that outweighed any qualms about participation.

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