A record turnout of Arabs, many of whom identify as Palestinian citizens of Israel, tipped the political scales in the election and turned the Arab-majority parties into kingmakers in a deadlocked result. newsiviewlistenLoading ABC NewsNews HomeIsrael's Arab parties emerge from deadlocked election as kingmakersShareShare articleIsrael's Arab parties emerge from deadlocked election as kingmakersBy Middle East correspondent Caitlin KellyTopic:World Politics.