Exclusive to 'Arab 48' | Netanyahu and Ben Gvir lead incitement: Anti-Arab discourse rises by 428% in elections
A study by 'Fake Reporter' reveals a 428% increase in anti-Arab discourse on platform 'X' within two days of the 26th Knesset elections, peaking at 9,069 mentions on October 29. Accusations of fraud and incitement are led by Netanyahu, Ben Gvir, and Yair Netanyahu.
A study conducted by the organization 'Fake Reporter' reveals a sharp rise in anti-Arab discourse on the 'X' platform by 428% during and after the two days of the 26th Knesset elections. The peak occurred on October 29, 2026, with 9,069 mentions recorded in a single day. The discourse was dominated by accusations against Arab citizens of vote rigging and stealing the elections, portraying them as a security threat, and calls to deprive them of the right to vote. According to the study, among the most prominent promoters of these claims were Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his son Yair, and Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, along with a number of pro-government influencers. The discourse was not limited to criticizing Arab parties but extended to delegitimizing Arab citizens.