A record turnout of Arabs, many of whom identify as Palestinian citizens of Israel, tipped the political scales in the election and turned the Arab-majority parties into kingmakers in a deadlocked result.

In Israel’s election, Arab parties won a record 19 seats in the 120-seat Knesset — up from 10 seats in the previous election.

The historic shift was driven by a surge in turnout among Arab voters.

Some voters say the result has exceeded their “wildest dreams” but others doubt it will lead to meaningful change.

  • phutatorius@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    the Arabs

    The Palestinians. “Arab” is used by some Israelis in this context to deny that there’s a unique Palestinian Arab identity.