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 curre

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.