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United Arab List to back possible Eisenkot-led gov’t in Israel without coalition deal: Report
The move gives Eisenkot 67 supporters in the 120-seat Knesset and could block Netanyahu from returning to power.
- On Thursday, the Arab-led Joint List endorsed Gadi Eisenkot to form the next Israeli government, bringing his total support to 67 lawmakers in the 120-seat Knesset and challenging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's position.
- Securing a record 19 seats in the October 27 election, the two Arab-led parties captured a decisive role in the 120-seat Knesset, where a 61-seat majority is required to govern.
- Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas pledged unconditional support for Eisenkot, while the Joint List stated it will not vote for the government without an agreement but vowed not to work to bring it down.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog will finalize his decision following these recommendations, after which the chosen nominee will have 28 days to form a government, with a possible 14-day extension.
- Netanyahu's right-wing bloc secured 53 seats compared to the opposition alliance led by Eisenkot with 48 seats, leaving both short of the 61-seat majority and opposition figures divided over relying on Arab support.
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At the same time, the "Joint List", the alliance of three Arab parties with 11 seats, will not vote in favor of the new government, but neither will it seek its overthrow.
·Marousi, Greece
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Joint List, another Arab party in Israel, 'will not vote in favor of Eisenkot-led government without agreement, but it will not work to bring it down,' Israeli daily says
·Ankara, Türkiye
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United Arab List Ready to Support Eisenkot Government Without Formal Coalition Agreement - Israel Elections 2026
Mansour Abbas' party would support an Eisenkot government even without guarantees of fund allocation, legislative goals or policy declarations, a senior party official said. Abbas told Haaretz that his priority is to replace Netanyahu's government
·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Total News Sources15
Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
R 43%
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