Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but cannot expect change

Middle East Politics Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:47:40 GMT Moderate confidence — 74/100

For the majority of Israelis, the general election on October 27 is a choice between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the forces that oppose him, led by former general Gadi Eisenkot.
But for the Palestinian citizens of Israel, who make up 20 percent of the population, the upcoming polls present a different dilemma.
As the political mainstream in Israel continues to shift to the far right, Palestinian citizens face growing threats to their political and collective rights.

For the majority of Israelis, the general election on October 27 is a choice between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the forces that oppose him, led by former general Gadi Eisenkot.
But for the Palestinian citizens of Israel, who make up 20 percent of the population, the upcoming polls present a different dilemma.
As the political mainstream in Israel continues to shift to the far right, Palestinian citizens face growing threats to their political and collective rights.

Sources: Al Jazeera