OriginalSourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished11:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished11:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Arab parties hold the key as Israel struggles to form a government”
“Gadi Eisenkot, who leads the center-right Yashar party, appears to have the advantage in forming a coalition government in Israel that would oust long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.”
Arab-led parties hold pivotal leverage in forming Israel’s government
Key points
- Israel faces a contested election with Netanyahu vs Eisenkot leading the bloc.
- Arab-led parties boosted their seats to a record 67 with support for Eisenkot.
- President Herzog will decide who can attempt to form a government.
- Eisenkot seeks a national emergency government with four foundational principles.
- Difficult opposition within blocs and from Lieberman complicates coalition efforts.
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