Record Arab Turnout Deepens Israel's Coalition Crisis as Netanyahu Cries Foul

Arab voter turnout reached approximately 80% nationally, a roughly 60% increase over the last election. A Hebrew University poll found 61% of opposition voters support an Eisenkot-led government that includes Ra'am. Yair Netanyahu sparked controversy by claiming Arab citizens pose a threat to Israel 'at least as big as Iran's nuclear program.' President Herzog must name a government-former by Nov. 11. Netanyahu's Likud party labeled the Arab surge the 'Islamization of Israel' on X.