Transcript and Answers: Disillusioned, record number of Arabs seen shunning vote

Less than half of Arab Israelis are seen voting in Tuesday's parliamentary election in what pundits say is likely to be the lowest ever turnout. That's why Arab Israeli Knesset member Hanin Zoabi, up for re-election, is working hard to get more people to the polls.
"Now we want to say to all of our people that each minority is fighting for its voice. Your presence in parliament is a voice for the sake of your people." 
Many Arabic-language campaign posters hang on the streets of Arab neighbourhoods. But people here feel disenfranchised and many say elections won't improve their lives. Alaa is 38 years old and has never voted. 
"They don't do anything. Everyone just wants a seat. They've been elected more than once before and nothing's new except that things are increasingly tense." 
Faced with widespread cynicism, Arab parliamentarians and activists are trying a different tack - using fear of Israel's hard right. Their slogan: "Not voting means giving your vote to Netanyahu and Lieberman." 
Opinion polls show that the current prime minister is expected to win an easy victory. And to many Arab Israelis, this means there will be no progress on peace. 
"The right wing is strong in numbers and that's the reason we can't reach a solution to the political situation." 
Israel's 1.3 million Arab citizens represent over a fifth of the population, but only 10 members from their community currently serve in parliament. 

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