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Supporters of the Israeli political alliance "Joint List," led by Arabs, celebrate at the alliance's campaign headquarters in the city of Nazareth, northern Israel, on October 27, 2026, as the first exit polls are announced on television during the Israeli legislative elections. (Credit: Ahmad Gharabli/AFP)
Add as preferred on Google A veiled woman smiles as she casts her ballot. Fireworks light up the skies over Jerusalem. Voters queue outside a polling station in a Bedouin community. And a hall full of Palestinians dances the dabkeh, a traditional folk dance.On Tuesday evening, scenes from Arab towns and neighbourhoods across Israel were unprecedented. Three years after the Oct.7 attack triggered a devastating war in Gaza, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians holding Israeli citizenship were celebrating their mass turnout in the election to choose the country’s 26th Knesset.For the time being, it remains unclear who will become Israel’s next prime minister. Will Benjamin Netanyahu remain in office, or will Gadi Eisenkot manage to build an alliance capable of securing a parliamentary majority? The final seat count for each of the 36 parties that contested the... 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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