Arab Parties May Not Be Kingmakers in Israeli Election Despite Record Seats

Al Jazeera · world

Exit polls suggest Arab-led parties in Israel are poised to win a record 17 seats in the 120-member Knesset, a significant rise in Arab voter turnout. Despite this potential influence, observers note that major Israeli political blocs, including Prime Minister Netanyahu's and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's, have rejected forming alliances with them. This resistance stems from a perceived political veto rooted in the structure of Israeli society, limiting the Arab parties' ability to translate electoral gains into governmental power.