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Arab grouping backs Netanyahu challenger for next Israeli government

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Ruberry, B. (2026, November 5). Arab grouping backs Netanyahu challenger for next Israeli government. Semafor. https://www.semafor.com/article/11/05/2026/arab-grouping-backs-netanyahu-challenger-for-next-israeli-government

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Israel’s largest Arab party grouping has endorsed Gadi Eisenkot as the candidate to form the next government, signaling potential exclusion of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power. This decision follows Netanyahu's loss of his parliamentary majority and coincides with strained relations between Israel and the United States under President Donald Trump, including plans to end US aid after this year.
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As of November 5, 2026, Israel's largest Arab party grouping has declared its support for Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially excluding current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This comes after the October elections where neither Netanyahu’s Likud-led bloc nor the opposition secured a parliamentary majority. The Joint List, which holds key votes in the Knesset, is willing to back an anti-Netanyahu coalition but will not join the cabinet. President Isaac Herzog is set to task Eisenkot with forming a new government on November 8, following his recommendation from various political factions. Netanyahu has accused of election irregularities but Israel's Central Elections Committee head, Noam Sohlberg, stated that any substantiated foreign interference would not undermine the election results. The situation highlights ongoing challenges in Israeli politics and potential shifts in alliances, particularly with Arab parties gaining influence.

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📰 Eisenkot Tipped to Form Israeli Government
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The announcement came after Netanyahu — who campaigned partly on his unique relationship with US President Donald Trump — lost his majority in October elections, and as Israel’s estrangement from Washington deepens.
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Israel’s largest Arab party grouping declared its support Thursday for Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially clearing the path for a coalition that excludes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. asserted
that → declare → Netanyahu
The announcement came after Netanyahu — who campaigned partly on his unique relationship with US President Donald Trump — lost his majority in October elections, and as Israel’s estrangement from Washington deepens. asserted
estrangement → come → Washington
Trump this week said he plans to end US aid to Israel after this year, and his vice president blamed Republicans’ midterm demolition in part on not changing “our relationship to Israel.” asserted
president → say → Israel
The US midterms, which saw several victories for candidates more critical toward Israel, have underscored the “collapse of pro-Israel politics” in America, a prominent political commentator argued. asserted
commentator → see → America
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