Full coverage· Politics· Updated 27 Oct, 23:02

Arab Parties Poised for Historic High in Knesset Elections

Arab parties, the Joint List and Ra'am, are projected to win a historic 16-18 Knesset seats in the 26th elections, driven by record-high voter turnout in Arab communities. This surge in participation, with some villages exceeding 90%, marks a significant increase from previous elections.

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01Arab parties Joint List and Ra'am projected to win historic 16-18 Knesset seats.
02Record voter turnout in Arab communities reached 74.3% nationwide by 8 PM.
03Several Arab villages reported over 90% voter participation, a significant increase from 2022.
04Arab parties' success could make them key to forming the next Israeli government.
05Yesh Atid leader Gadi Eisenkot stated he will only form a government with a "Zionist majority."

The parties' potential gains could make them crucial for forming the next government, though Yesh Atid's leader has stated he will only form a government with a "Zionist majority."

Translated and summarized by baba from Ynet, the latest report. Read Ynet’s original