Turnout was still down from the Joint List unity years, but the results of the election suggest that staying together for the votes may no longer be necessary for Arab parties

Exit polls show Ra'am, Hadash-Ta'al crossing electoral threshold and Balad on the cusp as some voice fear over Religious Zionism's strong showing

Even generous forecasts cap neglected minority's turnout at 50%, but Balad's breakaway from Hadash-Ta'al offers those who refuse to cooperate with government a new political home

One poll finds 49% of Arab Israelis likely to cast ballot, while another suggests figure as high as 70%, both in contrast to past studies predicting well under half will vote

From Netanyahu supporters to those trying to block his return to power, plus a TikTok star and a Telegrass activist, what you need to know about the parties running on November 1

After Aida Touma-Sliman lauds 'resistance,' Gantz says her position shows Hadash-Ta'al not a partner; opposition MKs accuse Lapid of hoping to form coalition with terror backers

Campaign is somewhat lackluster nationwide, but apathy especially acute among Arab minority where turnout is feared to be low

Hadash-Ta'al, Balad and Ra'am factions do not manage to reach any agreements for surplus ballots; former PM's opponent Yisrael Beytenu also does not ink deal

Interior minister threatens to sue Arab party for 'defamation,' calls campaign ad 'incitement'; Hadash-Ta'al calls her a 'terrorist' against democracy

With Israel imposing lockdown and conducting raids in East Jerusalem's Shuafat after soldier's killing, Hadah-Ta'al and Balad see little difference in so-called 'change government'