The results of Israel’s October 27, 2026 election delivered an important message about the political participation of the country’s Arab citizens. According to the preliminary count, in an unprecedented achievement for Arab-majority parties, two Arab-led parties, the Joint List and Ra’am, secured a combined 19 seats in the 120-member Knesset. This result represents a significant increase from the 10 seats held by the two Arab parties in the outgoing parliament.
Israel’s Arab Citizens Choose the Ballot Box; Palestinians Still Wait for Independent Candidates
