Israel heads to the polls on October 27 in an election that could determine Benjamin Netanyahu's political future and the influence of the country's far-right parties. With neither major political bloc assured of a governing majority, Arab-led parties could play a decisive role in forming the next government. We examine growing political mobilisation among Palestinian citizens of Israel, the potential concessions needed to secure their support, and whether a change in leadership would bring meaningful differences in policy towards Gaza, Palestinian statehood and the rights of Palestinians living in Israel.

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Israel heads to the polls on October 27 in an election that could determine Benjamin Netanyahu's political future and the influence of the country's far-right parties. With neither major political bloc assured of a governing majority, Arab-led parties could play a decisive role in forming the next government. We examine growing political mobilisation among Palestinian citizens of Israel, the potential concessions needed to secure their support, and whether a change in leadership would bring meaningful differences in policy towards Gaza, Palestinian statehood and the rights of Palestinians living in Israel.Image Credit: Shutterstock

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