OriginalSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished13:58 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished13:58 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Israel govt formation: In big setback for Netanyahu, Arab parties back Eisenkot”
“Israeli Arab parties are considering backing an opposition coalition to challenge Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership. Ahmad Tibi has expressed openness to support without formally joining the new government. This election has resulted in a fragmented Knesset lacking a decisive majority.”
Arab-led parties back Eisenkot to form an opposition government
Key points
- Arab-led Joint List and Ra'am offer to back opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot.
- Ahmad Tibi says he is willing to support an opposition government without joining its coalition.
- Ra'am also recommends Eisenkot to President Herzog to form the next government.
- Election leaves Knesset without a clear majority; Netanyahu's bloc has 53 seats, opposition 48.
- Arab lawmakers could decisively influence government formation with 19 seats between them.
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