# Arab parties could hold the balance of power in Israel’s election

https://mins.news/en/item/110598

- BBC News, 2026-10-22 05:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx8dzrp768j8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Students in Nazareth are urging Arab Israelis to vote in next week’s closely contested election. Polls suggest Arab parties could hold the balance of power, as a strong campaign seeks to remove the right-wing governing coalition despite past low turnout linked to disaffection.

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