Arab Israeli voters, long absent from the polls, could decide Netanyahu's fate

Summary

Arab citizens of Israel make up 20 per cent of the population but have traditionally stayed away from the polls, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. That pattern is set to change, with major consequences for Benjamin Netanyahu's hold on power. The report asks why these voters have been shunned.

Timeline

1. Sydney Morning Herald

   27 Oct 2026, 04:30 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Arab citizens, who make up 20 per cent of Israel's population, have traditionally stayed away from the polls, a pattern set to change with major consequences, and asks why these voters have been shunned.