The resistible integration of Arabs into the Israeli democratic game - opinion
The glass ceiling is more political than societal, despite the persistence of racism and mistrust among some Israeli Jews.
Assessment
Arab political integration in Israel faces structural barriers embedded in the system itself, not just social prejudice. The piece suggests that even as civic participation grows, institutional mechanisms and coalition dynamics limit Arab parties' actual influence. The real test will be whether any future government can move beyond symbolic inclusion to share real decision making power.