29.10.2026 16:07
Following the inconclusive results in the general elections held in Israel, some Arab voters celebrating addressed Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir with the words "Yallah Ben Gvir." In the calculations for forming a government, Arab parties have become key.
Some Arab voters in Israel celebrated the Netanyahu coalition trailing the opposition in initial exit polls. During the celebrations, the slogan "Yallah Ben Gvir" directed at Itamar Ben-Gvir drew attention.
MESSAGE FROM ARAB VOTERS TO BEN-GVIR
Initial exit polls were announced after voting ended for general elections in Israel. While the Likud Party led by Netanyahu appeared ahead in the election race, it drew attention that coalition partners did not reach the expected number of seats. After the initial results, some Arab voters began celebrating. The words of those participating in the celebrations directed at Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir were among the striking images of election night.
THEY CHANTED "YALLAH BEN GVIR"
Arab voters celebrating the initial exit polls chanted slogans directed at Itamar Ben-Gvir. The phrase "Yallah Ben Gvir" was used during the celebrations.
ARAB PARTIES BECAME KEY
Initial estimates regarding the election results increased the importance in parliament of parties representing Palestinian citizens. With parties supporting Netanyahu at 50 seats and the opposition bloc at 52 seats, the support of other political parties became decisive in calculations to form a government. Parties representing Palestinian citizens became a key position because neither of the two main blocs could reach a majority.