Israel's Arab parties likely to back Gadi Eisenkot to oust Netanyahu: Reports
The Joint List is reportedly willing to back anti-Netanyahu parties from outside, even though it is unwilling to actually be part of the government.
Israel's Arab parties appear poised to support Gadi Eisenkot in his efforts to overthrow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to recent reports. The Ra'am and Joint List, the two main Arab parties which together garnered 19 seats in the recent elections, may join the Opposition bloc spearheaded by Eisenkot. Joint List member Ahmad Tibi, a veteran Arab MK, expressed his willingness to assist in bringing down Netanyahu's government, stating that they aim to "switch it for a different government."
Jafar Farah, a prominent Arab political figure, revealed that both Ra'am and Joint List intend to inform Israeli President Isaac Herzog of their support for Eisenkot as the upcoming prime minister. While a few nationalist Arab party seats might dissent, the remaining ones are anticipated to back the bid. Tibi has urged Eisenkot to lead the government, similar to Rabin's approach with the PLO under the Oslo Accords.
With the possibility of an alliance between Eisenkot's camp and the Arab parties, the anti-Netanyahu bloc could secure a comfortable majority of 67 seats in the 120-member Knesset.
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