Elections in Israel – Sociologist Explains Arab Voter Turnout
The high turnout of the Arab population in the 2026 elections in Israel is primarily linked to dissatisfaction with the level of crime and violence in Arab communities. According to sociologist Yosef Makleda, the policies…
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Arab voter turnout in Israel's 2026 elections was driven by frustration with crime and violence in Arab communities, not by national political issues. Sociologist Yosef Makleda points to the policies of Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich as additional factors. The real story is what this means for the opposition's 'Bloc for Change' , their future positioning may suffer if Arab voters shift priorities away from coalition politics toward local safety concerns.