Arab voters face 'loyalty test' after record Knesset win
Allegations of election fraud and security investigations follow record gains by Palestinian citizens of Israel
An unprecedented turnout of Palestinian citizens of Israel in the October 27 Israeli election delivered a record 19 seats for Arab parties, sparking hope for political change. Instead, the achievement was swiftly met with accusations of 'election terrorism' from right-wing figures, fraud allegations that authorities found no evidence to support, and what many voters describe as a renewed 'loyalty test' highlighting their contested place in Israeli society.