After decades of boycotts, Palestinian citizens of Israel turned out to vote. It could shape what comes next

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Palestinian citizens of Israel voted in significant numbers after decades in which many boycotted elections, amid dissatisfaction with the country’s political system and representation. The turnout could influence Israel’s political direction after four years of a strongly right-wing government.

Taibeh, Israel —  For decades, many Palestinian citizens of Israel stayed away from the polls, refusing to legitimize a system they say has oppressed their people, sidelined their concerns, and failed to represent them. But this time felt different: after four years under the most right-wing government in Israel’s history, hundreds of thousands of Arab voters … The post After decades of boycotts, Palestinian citizens of Israel turned out to vote. It could shape what comes next appeared first on Egypt Independent.