Arab Israeli voters could be decisive in Israel's election

Summary

Arab Israeli voters could prove decisive in Israel's election, with their turnout possibly determining whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is standing for re-election, keeps his job. Turnout among Arab Israelis has traditionally been lower than among the rest of the population, but some voters feel it is their duty to cast a ballot more than ever, given the policies and wars undertaken by Netanyahu. Israelis are about to vote in what Al Jazeera describes as one of the most decisive elections in the country's history, and politicians are making last-minute efforts before the vote.

Timeline

1. France 24

   26 Oct 2026, 12:13 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that Arab Israeli voters could prove decisive in Israel's election and the fate of Netanyahu, and that some Arab Israelis feel voting is their duty more than ever because of his policies and wars.

2. Al Jazeera

   26 Oct 2026, 16:12 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that Israelis are about to vote in one of the most decisive elections in the country's history, and that Israeli politicians are making last-minute efforts before the election.