What's behind the rise of the Palestinian vote in Israel's 2026 election?

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In an in-depth interview, analyst Ameer Fakhoury explains how Palestinian citizens of Israel are voting to ensure their very survival On Tuesday, large numbers of Palestinian citizens of Israel are expected to vote in the Israeli election. According to the last two opinion polls, voter turnout among Palestinians is expected to range between 64 and 68 percent. The turnout, says analyst Ameer Fakhoury, could even exceed the record numbers seen in 2020, when the Joint List alliance of parties repre