# What role do Palestinian Israeli parties play in politics?

https://mins.news/en/video/106707

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-19 18:08 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty9duYJxxn4

> Palestinian Israelis make up nearly 20 percent of Israel’s population but have long been kept outside the centre of political power. As Israel prepares for its first election since the October 7 attacks and the genocide in Gaza, their parties could be pivotal to forming the next government if other parties agree to work with them.

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