Arab Parties' Surprise Showing in Israeli Election Puts Them in the Spotlight
Supporters of Arab parties turned out in unexpectedly large numbers in Israel's election. The result draws attention to the political weight of the country's Arab minority.
Arab parties have delivered a surprisingly strong performance in Israel's election, driven by exceptionally high turnout among their supporters, The New York Times reported on 28 October.
These parties have long been kept on the margins of Israeli politics. This time, however, turnout among voters from the Arab minority was high enough that the group can no longer be dismissed as a political force, and the parties have moved into the spotlight.
The source gives no specific figures on turnout, seat distribution or final results. It is therefore not yet clear how much influence the Arab parties will have on the formation of the next government.
