Event Brief
Oct 27, 2026 at 8:12 PM ET
Arab towns celebrate projected Knesset gains
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Celebrations, including fireworks, erupted in Lod, Kafr Manda and Tayibe after Israeli media exit polls projected Arab parties would win a combined 18 seats in the Knesset. Joint List supporters also celebrated in Nazareth after an exit poll projected 18 seats for Arab parties.
WHO: Residents in Lod, Kafr Manda and Tayibe, and Joint List supporters in Nazareth
WHAT: Celebrated after Israeli media exit polls projected Arab parties would win 18 Knesset seats.
WHEN: Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 6:56 PM ET
WHERE: Israel
WHY: The exit polls projected 18 Knesset seats for Arab parties.
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