Coverage dated October 27, 2026 to October 31, 2026
For Palestinian citizens of Israel, a historic vote borne of fear and frustration
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SAKHNIN, Israel (AP) — For Palestinian citizens of Israel, it was a rare moment of political triumph. Hundreds of thousands voted in record numbers, giving two Arab-led parties their largest-ever number of seats in Israel’s parliament. Many boycotted past elections, seeing little point.
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By Zeena Saifi, Abeer Salman, Jeremy Diamond, CNN Taibeh, Israel (CNN) — For decades, many Palestinian citizens of Israel stayed away from the polls, refusing to legitimize a system they say has oppressed their people, sidelined their concerns, and failed to represent them.
SAKHNIN, Israel (AP) — For Palestinian citizens of Israel, it was a rare moment of political triumph. Hundreds of thousands voted in record numbers, giving two Arab-led parties their largest-ever number of seats in Israel’s parliament. Many boycotted past elections, seeing little point.
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.
The “most consequential election in Israel’s history” has not changed the country’s unbearably bleak outlook. But the Palestinian minority has come out in force for solidarity and justice.
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