Israel has ‘historic’ opportunity to change direction, says leader of Arab coalition
Summary
Israel’s election left no bloc with a clear majority, giving Arab parties a potential role in deciding who forms the next government. Joint List leader Yousef Jabareen said his coalition may help an opposition government replace Benjamin Netanyahu’s government from outside, but will not join a coalition while Israel occupies the West Bank.Key Facts
- Netanyahu’s coalition fell from 68 seats to 53 in the 120-seat Knesset.
- The Change bloc, led by retired general Gadi Eisenkot, won 48 seats.
- Arab parties won 19 seats, including 11 for the Joint List and eight for Ra’am.
- Turnout among Arab Israelis rose to about 80%, more than doubling, according to the article.
- Jabareen said the Joint List could support an opposition government through tactical votes in the Knesset.
- Eisenkot has set conditions for any coalition partnership with Arab parties, including recognizing Israel as a Jewish state and denouncing Hamas as a terrorist organization.
- Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas has signalled willingness to join an Eisenkot-led coalition.
- President Isaac Herzog is due to consult political leaders about who should get the first chance to form a government.
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