Arab Voters Hold New Leverage in Israel’s Election DeadlockIsrael’s Opposition Must Take Arab Voters SeriouslyIsrael’s Election Leaves a Fragile Path to Power
Israel’s election left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition short of a majority, while record Arab turnout gave Arab parties 19 seats and made their role central to forming a government.Record Arab turnout gave Arab parties 19 seats in Israel’s election, leaving the opposition with a potential route to power—but its leaders have resisted a partnership.Netanyahu’s coalition lost its majority, but opposition parties must decide whether to rely on Arab parties whose participation remains deeply divisive among Jewish voters.