Historic gains for Arab-majority parties in Israeli election

The significant gains come as voters from Arab communities, descendants of Palestinians who remained after Israel's establishment, turned out in unprecedented numbers. They constitute approximately 20% of Israel's population.

This surge in support directly responds to the Netanyahu government's ultra-nationalist Jewish vision for both Israel and Palestinian territories, which has deeply angered Arab voters.

Voters from the community have been enraged by the Netanyahu government's ultra-nationalist Jewish vision for the country and the Palestinian territories.