{
  "id": 18020246,
  "title": "Opinion: How an election defeat triggered a carnival of racism against Palestinians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/opinion-how-an-election-defeat-triggered-a-carnival-of-racism-against",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T20:54:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/opinion-how-election-defeat-triggered-carnival-racism-against"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As I walked through a well-to-do neighborhood in West Jerusalem, just a few minutes from President Isaac Herzog’s official residence, anticipation filled the air. The day marked a significant moment ahead of the Israeli elections, with Palestinians citizens of Israel set to exercise their right to vote in substantial numbers for the first time. I was about to conduct an interview with an expert on the subject.\n\nAs I passed by a playground, three children, no older than seven or eight, dashed towards me. One of them asked me directly whom I intended to vote for. At first glance, it seemed like an odd question coming from children, but curiosity piqued me to answer. The innocence of their inquiry, questioning my political affiliation, hinted at the underlying tension brewing around the impending election.\n\nThe unfolding events took a turn as I later learned about the right-wing demonstrators gathering in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had failed to secure a majority in the Israeli elections. The atmosphere was charged with a carnival of racism against Palestinians. This grim reality was starkly evident as I witnessed the disturbing display of support for Netanyahu, who had been ousted from power in the elections, taking place in Tel Aviv on October 31, 2026.\n\nThe demonstrations, orchestrated by right-wing activists, were a clear manifestation of the growing animosity towards Palestinians citizens of Israel. Their protests, fueled by political dissatisfaction and a desire to retain power for Netanyahu, were met with overt displays of racism towards the Palestinian community. It was a chilling reminder of the deep-seated prejudice that still lingers in Israeli society, even as the nation moved towards a new democratic era, with the historic vote by Palestinians citizens of Israel.",
  "summary": "Opinion: How an election defeat triggered a carnival of racism against Palestinians day before the Israeli elections, I was walking through a well-heeled, leafy neighbourhood in West Jerusalem, five minutes from President Issac Herzog’s official residence. I was on my way to interview an expert on Palestinian citizens of Israel, who were expected to vote in large numbers for the first time. Three…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}