What role do Palestinian Israeli parties play in politics? | Inside Story
Al Jazeera English · Published on October 19, 2026
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They account for nearly 20 percent of Israel's population... Yet, Palestinian Israelis have always be been pushed outside the centre of political power. But that could change as Israel goes to the first election since the October 7 attacks and genocide in Gaza. They're seen as a potential bloc that could be crucial in forming the next Israeli government. But that depends on other parties partnering with them after next week's vote. So, what role do Palestinian Israeli parties play in politics? Presenter: Rishaad Salamat Guests: Sami Abu Shehadeh - Palestinian Israeli politician and leader of the left-wing Balad party. Ofer Cassif - Politician and a Member of the Knesset representing the Hadash-Ta’al political alliance. Muhammad Shehada - Senior Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Israel #IsraeliElection #OferCassif #SamiAbuShehadeh #JointList #UnitedArabList BenjaminNetanyahu #ItamarBenGvir #Likud #PalestinianCitizensOfIsrael #IsraeliOpposition #AlJazeeraEnglish