{
  "id": 17029476,
  "title": "Top Arab leader says he’s ready to support opposition bloc, urges Eisenkot to “be brave”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/top-arab-leader-says-hes-ready-to-support-opposition-bloc-urges",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T07:31:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/top-arab-leader-says-hes-ready-to-support-opposition-bloc-urges-eisenkot-to-be-brave/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A leading Arab political figure expressed his willingness to assist the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot in forming a minority government, with the aim of overthrowing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ahmad Tibi, who heads the Joint List's parliamentary faction, made this clear in an interview with CNN. Tibi affirmed, \"If they want us to help, we will be there in order to help,\" emphasizing the coalition's commitment to supporting Eisenkot. However, Tibi clarified that his coalition is not interested in joining Eisenkot's government or taking on ministerial positions; their sole demand is that the next government takes action against crime affecting the Arab community and halts the demolition of Bedouin homes, which have increased under Netanyahu’s rule. The Joint List, in collaboration with Raam, another party with Arab-majority support, are on track to secure a record 19 seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament. This significant victory is attributed to the high turnout of Palestinian citizens of Israel, who cast their votes nearly 80 percent. While major opposition parties have dismissed the idea of forming a government with the Arab parties, their external political backing could provide Eisenkot with the necessary tacit support to form a minority government. Tibi urged Eisenkot and his coalition to demonstrate \"bravery\" in the face of Netanyahu's condemnation of any such attempt. Despite receiving numerous calls and messages from supporters, Tibi did not disclose any direct communication from Eisenkot himself. The Joint List signaled its readiness and willingness to help forge a new government but insisted that it would only be feasible if Eisenkot was willing to \"be brave\" enough to take this step.",
  "summary": "A top Arab political leader said he is prepared to help the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot form a minority government in order to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “If they want us to help, we will be there in order to help,” Ahmad Tibi, the head of the Joint List’s parliamentary faction, told … The post Top Arab leader says he’s ready to support opposition bloc, urges Eisenkot to “be…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}