'Israeli president trying to form unity govt: They will not need Arab parties nor Orthodox parties'
Summary
Israel’s election has produced no clear path to power, and the outcome will depend on which leader can build a governing coalition. Yedioth Ahronoth correspondent Tamar Sebok said parties’ public refusals to work with Arab parties may change during negotiations, as they did after the 2021 election.Key Facts
- The election featured high voter participation and strong mobilisation among Arab voters.
- The article says no clear winner had emerged as votes were counted.
- In Israel’s parliamentary system, a party’s ability to form a coalition can matter more than winning the most seats.
- Smaller parties can gain influence when larger parties need their support to secure a parliamentary majority.
- Sebok said statements ruling out cooperation with Arab parties may not determine the eventual coalition.
- Sebok cited the 2021 coalition negotiations as an example of political boundaries shifting after an election.
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