By Fatma Younis
Israeli far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir encountered a difficult day while addressing his supporters, as analysts assess the implications of a strong showing by an Arab political bloc in the upcoming 2026 election.
Analyst downplays significance of Arab bloc gains
Commentator Khouri stated that a strong result for the Israel-Arab bloc does not signal a fundamental change in Israel's political landscape, despite the notable electoral performance.


