A record turnout of Arabs, many of whom identify as Palestinian citizens of Israel, tipped the political scales in the election and turned the Arab-majority parties into kingmakers in a deadlocked result.

In Israel’s election, Arab parties won a record 19 seats in the 120-seat Knesset — up from 10 seats in the previous election.

The historic shift was driven by a surge in turnout among Arab voters.

Some voters say the result has exceeded their “wildest dreams” but others doubt it will lead to meaningful change.

  • Taldan@lemmy.worldEnglish
    291·
    4 days ago

    The corruption is Bibi’s fault. Oct 7th is Bibi’s fault

    The genocide is a majority choice. There is no realistic result that ends the genocide

    • codydodd@lemmy.caEnglish
      7·
      4 days ago

      The corruption isn’t just Bibi he just champions it. But true overall point.

      • Taldan@lemmy.worldEnglish
        6·
        4 days ago

        Yeah, bad wording on my part. I was thinking of the corruption he was being tried for, but there is a whole lot more than that

    • DillDough@lemmy.zipEnglish
      1·
      4 days ago

      You know majority of Israelis are only upset with Bibi because they think he’s been too soft right? This shit is so much bigger than that piece of shit.