Arab Parties Back Eisenkot To Oust Netanyahu

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1. 1 Nov

   The opposition tally includes 48 seats held by Zionist parties and 19 won by Arab factions — the Joint List with 11 and Ra’am with eight.

   2 outlets · Times of India
2. 2 Nov

   Yousef Jabareen, the head of the Joint List, said he was ready to join forces with the “Change” bloc to oust Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition, and to wrest control of the Knesset.

   2 outlets · The Guardian
3. 3 Nov

   NAZARETH, Israel - The leader of the largest Arab-majority party in the incoming Israeli Parliament told AFP on Nov 2 that it was time for reluctant opposition members to accept “political reality” and join forces to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

   2 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 8 articles

• 5 Nov Arab parties extend a hand to try and topple Netanyahu, but challenges remainAhmad Tibi, a senior member of Israel’s Arab Joint List, announced that his bloc is willing to support an anti-Netanyahu government without joining it, marking a significant shift from past practices. This move comes after recent elections where Arab-led parties gained a record share in parliament, making their potential backing crucial for forming the next government. However, such an alliance could be politically…Toronto Star
• 3 Nov Israel’s opposition leaders back Eisenkot to oust NetanyahuIsrael's opposition leaders have agreed to support former military chief Gadi Eisenkot as a potential new prime minister, aiming to replace Benjamin Netanyahu's government following the recent inconclusive election. The meeting, held Tuesday in Herzliya, included representatives from five major parties who endorsed a "national emergency government" under Eisenkot’s leadership. However, divisions remain over whether…Al Jazeera
• 3 Nov In Israel, Arab lawmakers key to unseating Netanyahu amid divided oppositionArab lawmakers are crucial to unseating Prime Minister Netanyahu due to a divided opposition bloc. The opposition won 48 seats while Netanyahu secured 53, making the 19 seats held by Arab-majority parties decisive. Opposition party leaders met at a hotel in Herzliya to discuss forming a government and preventing another election.South China Morning Post
• 3 Nov Top Arab-Israeli leader says opposition must join to oust NetanyahuYousef Jabareen, leader of Israel's largest Arab-majority party Joint List, called for opposition members to unite and include Arab parties to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after recent election results left no clear majority. The article highlights that the combined seats from the Joint List and another Arab-led party, Raam, could push the opposition over 61 seats needed for a majority if they join forces…The Straits Times
• 2 Nov Arab parties back Eisenkot: What’s the latest in Israel’s coalition talks?Israel’s Arab parties, which won a record number of seats in the recent elections, are supporting opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's bloc, further complicating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to form another government. With 19 seats between them, these Arab groups could help Eisenkot achieve a Knesset majority, but doing so risks alienating right-wing voters who harbor anti-Arab sentiments. Arab parties…Al Jazeera
• 2 Nov Naftali Bennett’s ‘B’Yachad’ faction throws support behind Gadi Eisenkot to form next Israeli governmentNaftali Bennett's 'B’Yachad' faction has endorsed Gadi Eisenkot for the position of forming Israel’s next government after the recent Knesset elections on October 27, 2026. In a post on X, Bennett announced his decision based on respecting voter choices. This move follows President Isaac Herzog's call for political leaders to accept election results and work towards resolving the current deadlock, as no single bloc…The Hindu
• 2 Nov Israel has ‘historic’ opportunity to change direction, says leader of Arab coalitionYousef Jabareen, leader of Israel’s Joint List, stated that the country has a historic chance to change direction following recent elections where Arab Israeli voter turnout more than doubled to around 80%. The coalition now holds significant influence with 19 seats in the Knesset, though Netanyahu's bloc lost its majority. With no single group commanding clear power, Jabareen emphasized readiness to support the…The Guardian
• 1 Nov Joint List offers to back anti-Netanyahu government: ReportThe Arab Joint List is prepared to support an opposition government against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition but will not join it. Senior leader Ahmad Tibi stated this on Channel 12 and emphasized that without Arab parties, there won’t be political change in Israel following the recent inconclusive election results. With Netanyahu’s bloc holding 53 seats and the opposition 67 in the 120-member Knesset…Times of India

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