"There Was a Sense of Existential Struggle": The Activists Behind the Mobilization in Arab Society

Ran Kadron's report in Shkuf describes the unprecedented mobilization of Arab society in the elections, with an estimated voter turnout of about 80%. Four activists recount how fear of government policy, crime, and a sense of existential struggle brought even those who had refrained from voting for years to the polls. Now they demand that Jewish parties recognize the political power demonstrated by the Arab public.

Ran Kadron's report in Shkuf describes the unprecedented mobilization of Arab society in the elections, with an estimated voter turnout of about 80%. Four activists recount how fear of government policy, rising crime, the war in Gaza, and a sense of existential struggle brought even those who had refrained from voting for years to the polls. The activists held house meetings, dealt with fear of speaking publicly, and cooperated across the Ra'am and Joint List parties. They emphasize that the vote was a protest and an attempt to prevent further deterioration. Now they demand that Jewish parties recognize the political power demonstrated by the Arab public.

"There Was a Sense of Existential Struggle": The Activists Behind the Mobilization in Arab Society