Why I, a Palestinian citizen, don't vote in Israeli elections
This Israeli election year, my vote as a Palestinian remains a favor, not a right. The state treats my safety as optional and my humanity as negotiable. Why be grateful for crumbs?
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This Israeli election year, my vote as a Palestinian remains a favor, not a right. The state treats my safety as optional and my humanity as negotiable. Why be grateful for crumbs?
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09:49 PM • January 07 2026 IST
Israel has now entered an election year, and the country's Arab parties are looking ahead for ways to make themselves a key player once Israelis go to the polls.
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