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A woman casts her ballot at a polling station in the Druze village of Daliyat al-Carmel, in northern Israel, on Oct. 27, 2026. (Credit: Ahmad Gharabli/AFP)
Add as preferred on Google Even though he had received official support from the community leader, Moaouffaq Tarif, Benjamin Netanyahu struggled to win over Druze voters in the Israeli legislative elections. The Druze represent about 1.6% of the population and are mainly concentrated in the North.The outgoing prime minister seemed to be counting on this community, particularly after his forceful response to the massacres committed against Druze in Sweida, southern Syria, in July 2025. On the flip-side The impossible alliance? Arab parties confront Israeli opposition’s red lines In Daliyat al-Carmel, the main Druze town on Mount Carmel, the centrist ticket led by Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu's main rival, garnered more than 56% of the votes. This was ahead of the party of Avigdor Lieberman, the secular right leader of Yisrael Beitenou (18%), according to... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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