Arab Israelis mobilize for upcoming election amid political tensions
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Arab Israeli voters, political parties, Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot
Nazareth, Israel
October 2026
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Arab Israeli students are campaigning to increase voter turnout in the upcoming general election. The community faces challenges including gang violence and political marginalization. Political parties are debating the role of Arab-majority lists in potential governing coalitions.
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