Israel election results 2026: Could Israel’s Arab parties hold the key to deciding who becomes the next prime minister as Netanyahu faces an election deadlock and rival blocs struggle to secure a gove...
Israel's recent inconclusive election has left major political blocs short of a governing majority. Gadi Eisenkot, the opposition leader, may challenge Benjamin Netanyahu with the help of Arab parties. The two main Arab parties, Ra'am and the Joint List, hold a combined 19 seats in the Knesset. While some Jewish opposition figures reject Arab support, Ahmad Tibi has offered assistance for a minority government.