Citizen movement encourages Arab Israelis to vote: 'We see more suspicion, less trust, and more racism'

The Arab citizens of Israel, who make up about two million of the ten million population, are being encouraged to vote in the upcoming elections. The Ajyal movement aims to increase voter turnout among Arab Israelis, who historically have lower participation rates compared to Jewish Israelis. Mahmoud Zerene from Ajyal highlights the growing racism and distrust towards Arab citizens, exacerbated by the current government. The upcoming elections could see Arab parties play a crucial role in forming a majority against Prime Minister Netanyahu's bloc. However, both Netanyahu and his main challenger have stated they will not accept support from Arab parties. The article also discusses the challenges faced by Arab communities, including violence and lack of resources, which contribute to a sense of disenfranchisement.