Participation and political change
Al Jazeera reports that Palestinian citizens of Israel are considering whether strategic participation can be reconciled with their lack of faith in an electoral system they view as unfair. The outlet says anxiety and disenchantment are among the factors influencing voters’ decisions.
The BBC says Arab parties may emerge with a decisive role in the election. It reports that political alienation has previously contributed to lower turnout among Arab Israelis, while a concerted effort is under way to unseat the current right-wing governing coalition.