Historic gains for Arab-majority parties in Israeli election
Summary
Two Arab-majority parties are projected to win a combined 19 seats in Israel’s election, a historic result, as turnout reached a record level. Arab citizens of Israel, who make up about 20 percent of the population, include descendants of Palestinians who remained after Israel was established; the article says many were angered by the Netanyahu government’s nationalist vision for Israel and the Palestinian territories.Key Facts
- The two Arab-majority parties are projected to win 19 seats combined.
- The projected result would be a historic gain for the parties.
- Israel recorded its highest-ever voter turnout, according to the article.
- Arab citizens make up around 20 percent of Israel’s population.
- The article describes Arab citizens as descendants of Palestinians who remained after Israel’s creation.
- The article says many Arab voters were angered by the Netanyahu government’s nationalist vision for Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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