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Context
What happened: Israel will hold its first general elections since the October 7, 2023 massacre on October 27, with Arab parties potentially deciding the next coalition.
Key numbers: Election on October 27. Knesset has 120 seats, 61 needed for a majority. Arab citizens are around 20% of Israel's population. Arab parties could win 13-15 seats; Ra'am could win around five.
Why it matters: Polls show the Bibi and Change blocs close to each other, so cooperation with Arab parties could prove decisive in forming the next government.
What changed
Israel will hold its first general elections since the October 7, 2023 massacre on October 27, with Arab parties potentially deciding the next coalition.