In Israel, an electoral success with a bitter taste for the Arab minority

Following a punitive vote against his coalition, Benjamin Netanyahu accused Arab-Israeli parties of 'stealing the elections.' His party, Likud, has called for investigations into alleged electoral fraud and foreign interference aimed at boosting Arab voter turnout. This tactic mirrors accusations made during the 2022 elections, reflecting Netanyahu's ongoing efforts to delegitimize Palestinian citizens of Israel and their parliamentary representatives, intensified after the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack by Hamas.