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Surprise Showing by Arab Parties in Israeli Vote Puts Them in Spotlight

The Arab parties have long been kept on the political sidelines. But stunning turnout by their supporters makes the Arab minority an Israeli political reality that cannot be ignored.

Β© Ahmad Gharabli/Agence France-Presse β€” Getty Images

Voting in the predominantly Arab town of Tayibe during the Israeli election on Tuesday.

Surprise Showing by Arab Parties in Israeli Vote Puts Them in Spotlight

The Arab parties have long been kept on the political sidelines. But stunning turnout by their supporters makes the Arab minority an Israeli political reality that cannot be ignored.

Β© Ahmad Gharabli/Agence France-Presse β€” Getty Images

Voting in the predominantly Arab town of Tayibe during the Israeli election on Tuesday.

In Israel’s Election, It’s Nationalism vs. Founding Ideals

As Israel votes, ever more strident hard-right views compete with hopes for a diverse land. The outcome could shape the country’s identity for years.

Β© Avishag Shaar-Yashuv for The New York Times

A banner for the Likud party and its leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, with the slogan, β€œThe Right or Palestine.” Other candidates in the elections are to the left of it.

In Israel’s Election, It’s Nationalism vs. Founding Ideals

As Israel votes, ever more strident hard-right views compete with hopes for a diverse land. The outcome could shape the country’s identity for years.

Β© Avishag Shaar-Yashuv for The New York Times

A banner for the Likud party and its leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, with the slogan, β€œThe Right or Palestine.” Other candidates in the elections are to the left of it.
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