Record Arab turnout in Israel's election makes Ra'am and Joint List potential kingmakers

Summary

Arab voters turned out in record numbers in Israel's election, making the Ra'am and Joint List parties potential kingmakers. Voters said high crime and far-right ministers pushed them to vote. Joint List's Jabareen said: "We have promised our community to do our best to get rid of this fascist government."

Timeline

1. The Times of Israel

   31 Oct 2026, 13:12 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Arab voters say high crime and far-right ministers pushed them to vote, producing a record Arab turnout that makes Ra'am and the Joint List potential kingmakers, and quotes Joint List's Jabareen pledging to work to remove the "fascist government".