@thenewarab: Palestinian citizens of Israel celebrated exit polls showing gains for Arab parties in the Knesset election on 27 October. Arab parties are projected to win 18 of the Knesset’s 120 seats, up from 10 in the 2022 election, marking a significant increase in Arab political representation. Israel’s Central Elections Committee reported voter turnout of 77.7%, the highest since 1999. The results point to increased mobilisation among Arab voters, with communities coming together at the polls. The exit polls remain preliminary, with official results still awaited.

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Tuesday 27 October 2026 21:53:50 GMT