# High turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel threatens Netanyahu

https://mins.news/en/item/118977

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-28 11:33 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/28/high-voter-turnout-from-palestinian-citizens-of-israel-threatens-netanyahu?traffic_source=rss

> Palestinian citizens of Israel have voted in unprecedented numbers, with participation above 70 percent in some towns. Arab parties could win up to 17 seats combined, making them potential kingmakers and enough to block Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition from securing a 61-seat majority.

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