# For these Arab voters, this Israeli election was an exception to their boycott rule

- Published: 2026-10-29T15:25:18Z
- Updated: 2026-11-01T16:16:48Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2026-10-29/ty-article/.premium/for-these-arab-voters-israels-election-was-an-exception-to-their-boycott-rule/000001a1-880a-d8ef-a1f1-c8ceea560000
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Thanks to far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, these Palestinian citizens of Israel dropped their election boycott in the hope that he would not remain in office

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