# ‘Arab voices don’t count’: Jewish-led Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support

https://mins.news/en/item/121358

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-29 19:02 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/29/arab-voice-doesnt-count-jewish-israeli-blocs-reject-palestinian-support?traffic_source=rss

> A sharp rise in turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel gave Arab parties 19 seats and a potentially decisive role in forming a government. Yet leading politicians in both camps have rejected or questioned cooperation with them, while Likud called for an investigation into possible foreign interference.

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