As the battle over blocs is tight: Will the Bedouin vote decide the elections? | Channel 14

A Channel 14 reporter traveled to Bedouin communities in the Negev ahead of the 2026 elections to examine voting patterns among the Bedouin population. Conversations revealed that many intend to vote for Arab parties, others for Yair Golan's Democrats, and a few for Likud. Some residents said they would vote in protest against Minister Ben Gvir due to home demolitions.

Channel 14 reporter Ariel Idan traveled to Bedouin communities in the Negev, 33 days before the elections for the 26th Knesset, to examine voting patterns among the Bedouin population. The tour began at the daily parliament at the entrance to Rahat, where residents gathered and discussed the elections. The conversations revealed that not everyone intends to vote for Arab lists. One resident said he would only vote for Arab lists and is confident they will join Gadi Eisenkot immediately after the elections. Later, at the local Bedouin market, conversations with residents showed that the Bedouin sector is confident they will succeed in replacing the government this time. A large portion of respondents said they would vote in protest against Minister Ben Gvir, following home demolitions that have increased by hundreds of percent in recent years. Others preferred not to disclose which party they intend to vote for. The reporter's conclusion: the Bedouin sector in the Negev, for the most part, intends to vote for Arab parties that they estimate will join Gadi Eisenkot, another part will vote for Yair Golan's Democrats, and very few intend to vote for Likud – but they chose not to discuss it.