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Coverage dated October 19, 2026 to October 23, 2026

In these Israeli elections, Arab citizens could be the deciding vote

Headline from Christian Science Monitor

In Israel, polls show a tight race, with neither of the two major factions likely to win an outright majority. Arab political parties could play a key role.

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6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Wall Street Journal

    Israel’s Front-Runners Shun Arab Voters Who Could Help Them Win Election (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Opinion polls suggest the election is deadlocked, except for about a million Arab voters whose backing comes with drawbacks in a polarized society.

  2. BBC News

    Israel's far right find fertile ground among first-time voters (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.

  3. The Conversation US

    Palestinian citizens face a painful choice in Israel’s election: To vote or not (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    More than a third of Israel’s Palestinian citizens are expected to sit out the election.

  4. Christian Science Monitor

    In these Israeli elections, Arab citizens could be the deciding vote (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    In Israel, polls show a tight race, with neither of the two major factions likely to win an outright majority. Arab political parties could play a key role.

  5. Al Jazeera

    In Israel election, Palestinian citizens weigh fear against disillusionment (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    With vote at knife’s edge, Palestinian citizens weigh principle against strategic voting in system stacked against them.

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