
2026-10-30 12:41 UTC · Haaretz
The Democrats doubled their Knesset seats, but alienated Arab voters along the way
Lead
Yair Golan revived a dying party but failed to reach new heights. The Democrats' limited outreach to the Arab community, which lacked meaningful representation on its slate, cost the party electorally
Political framing
Pro-Left POI: Left 80
- Pro‑Left 85%
- Pro‑Right 5%
- Neutral 10%