Arab Israelis, who make up roughly 20% of Israel’s population, say life under
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s far-right government has become intolerable and are
mobilizing for a record turnout in the Oct. 27 election. Historically low
participation tied to perceptions of political exclusion may reverse; two major
Arab parties could become kingmakers in an expectedly close race. Arab Movement
leader Ahmad Tibi said voters—long ignored and targeted—could be the election’s
wildcard and called the current situation dangerous and unprecedented.
