The recently published survey among the Arab community in Israel states as its main findings:
- 75.4% of the survey participants reported feeling personally insecure, and their mood is low, mainly due to violence in Arab towns and the ongoing war.
- A large majority (75.2%) stated that the war which broke out on October 7, 2023, adversely impacted Arab-Jewish relations in the country. Nevertheless, 66% believe in Arab-Jewish political cooperation.
- 73.3% support the inclusion of an Arab party in the coalition to be formed after the next Knesset elections.
- The expected Arab voter turnout in the Knesset elections is 57%.
- Hadash-Ta'al is projected to win 4.8 seats, Ra’am – 4.3 seats, and Balad – 3 seats (which is below the electoral threshold).
- The two most important issues for the Arab public are addressing violence and crime (54%) and ending the war in Gaza (23.2%).
- The war between Israel and Iran has not changed the Arab public’s political priorities.
For more detailed insights please read the full survey in the attached PDF.
