NPR reports that record turnout by Palestinian citizens of Israel in the October 27, 2026 election helped deny both Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition and Gadi Eisenkot's opposition a majority, leaving Arab-led parties with 19 of 120 seats and a pivotal role in coalition talks. Netanyahu's Likud claims fraud despite police and election officials finding no basis, while Kufr Qasim residents attribute their voting to worsening rights.