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Netanyahu seeks broad coalition without Arab parties

Following the Israeli parliamentary elections, Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the formation of a broad national government under his leadership. Despite his Likud party securing the most seats with 27, Netanyahu’s overall bloc obtained only 53 of the 120 seats in the Knesset, falling short of the 61 required for a majority.

Netanyahu has explicitly rejected any government formation that relies on the support of the Arab political lists, the Joint List and Ra’am. He accused these parties of supporting terrorism and rejecting the existence of the Jewish state, asserting that the Israeli public does not desire a government dependent on them.

The opposition bloc, led by Gadi Eisenkot and his Yashar party, secured 48 seats. The Arab parties achieved a record 19 seats, positioning them as potential kingmakers. While some opposition leaders have suggested Eisenkot as a candidate for Prime Minister, the bloc faces internal divisions regarding whether to cooperate with Arab parties to achieve a majority. President Isaac Herzog is expected to begin official consultations to determine who will be tasked with forming the next government.

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Benjamin Netanyahu · Gadi Eisenkot · Isaac Herzog · Knesset · Knesset · Likud

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