# Palestinian citizens of Israel face a ‘loyalty test’ after Arab parties’ election gains

https://mins.news/en/item/133631

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-07 09:48 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/11/7/palestinian-citizens-of-israel-put-to-loyalty-test-after-election-wins?traffic_source=rss

> Palestinian citizens of Israel say pressure has intensified after Arab parties won a record 19 Knesset seats in the October 27 election. Voters described feeling hopeful, then seeing Arab turnout portrayed as dangerous and parties accused of stealing the vote. The elections committee and police said they found no evidence of organised tampering.

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