Israel's upcoming elections have seen early exit polls suggesting that Arab parties could win 18 seats in the Knesset.
Those same polls also report a record-breaking voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel, with participation rates around 80 percent.
Palestinian citizens, who comprise about 20 percent of the country's population, have historically voted at lower rates, making the current turnout a notable development.
These early indications highlight a potentially significant shift in the political landscape ahead of the official results.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
