{
  "id": 17528666,
  "title": "Israel's Arab parties likely to back Gadi Eisenkot to oust Netanyahu: Reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/israels-arab-parties-likely-to-back-gadi-eisenkot-to-oust-netanyahu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T03:29:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/israeli-arab-parties-kingmakers-back-gadi-eisenkot-to-oust-benjamin-netanyahu-in-israel-election-results-joint-list-raam-101793500883599.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Following inconclusive elections in which neither bloc reached a majority in Israel's 120-seat parliament, the opposition is exploring ways to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Jewish-majority parties opposed to Netanyahu won 48 seats, while the Arab-majority parties Raam and the Joint List secured a combined 19 seats. An alliance between these two camps could potentially provide the anti-Netanyahu bloc with a majority of 67 seats. According to Middle East Eye, opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has not yet decided if he will seek a coalition with the Arab-majority parties, despite protesters in Tel Aviv urging an alliance. The Joint List is reportedly willing to support anti-Netanyahu parties from the outside, even though it does not wish to be part of the government, according to Hindustan Times - World News.\n\nYnetnews reports that the opposition bloc aims to replace Speaker Amir Ohana with the support of Arab parties once the new Knesset convenes on November 10. The bloc's goals include advancing compulsory service legislation, repealing judicial overhaul laws, and pursuing a state commission of inquiry regarding October 7. Haaretz stated that the Israeli public should not pay an enormous price for a war lacking clear strategic purpose and influenced by Netanyahu's political considerations to remain in power.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ynetnews",
        "title": "Israel prepares for possible Iran war as Trump and Netanyahu reportedly speak ahead of US midterms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/israel-prepares-for-possible-iran-war-as-trump-and-netanyahu",
        "published": "2026-10-31T23:31:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Thousands rally in Israel urging Eisenkot-Arab deal to remove Netanyahu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/thousands-rally-in-israel-urging-eisenkot-arab-deal-to-remove",
        "published": "2026-11-01T02:05:40.000Z"
      }
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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."
}