Arab parties hold the key to power in deadlocked Israel election

NPR | By Ruth Sherlock

Published October 31, 2026 at 7:42 AM EDT

With Israeli's elections deadlocked, the support of Arab-led parties may critical to forming the next government.

Ruth Sherlock

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