{
  "id": 18331660,
  "title": "Arab-led Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel's next government",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/arab-led-joint-list-says-it-will-back-eisenkot-to-form-israels-next",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T15:59:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/arab-led-joint-list-says-it-will-back-eisenkot-form-israels-next-government"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Arab-led Joint List has announced it will support Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot in forming a new government, significantly weakening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's chances of staying in power. This endorsement gives Eisenkot the backing of 67 lawmakers in the 120-seat Knesset, bringing him closer to the majority needed to form a government. The Joint List, an alliance of three Arab-led factions, secured 19 seats in the recent election, positioning them as crucial players in coalition negotiations. Despite not meeting the threshold for independent government formation, the Joint List's support could undermine Netanyahu's government. The alliance has stated its decision reflects public demand to prevent Netanyahu from returning to power and aims to widen the gap between Eisenkot and Netanyahu. However, the Arab parties have not committed to joining an Eisenkot-led government and have set conditions for potential cooperation, including recognition of Israel as a Jewish state and support for military conscription.",
  "summary": "Arab-led Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel's next government Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 15:25 Alliance’s endorsement gives opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the backing of 67 lawmakers in the 120-seat Knesset Yousef Jabareen (centre), leader of Israel's Arab-led Joint List political alliance, celebrates as the first exit polls are announced during Israel's…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/18331660.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Abbas' UAL backs Eisenkot; Joint List seeks to follow, but his bloc is wary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/abbas-ual-backs-eisenkot-joint-list-seeks-to-follow-but-his-bloc-is",
        "published": "2026-11-05T10:32:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel govt amid ongoing talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/eisenkot-tipped-to-seek-israel-govt-amid-ongoing-talks",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:25:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/joint-list-says-it-will-back-eisenkot-to-form-israels-next-government",
        "published": "2026-11-05T14:15:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Israel's main Arab list backs Eisenkot to form government after election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/israels-main-arab-list-backs-eisenkot-to-form-government-after",
        "published": "2026-11-05T14:43:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Joint List Chair: Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir engaging in ongoing incitement against Arab citizens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/joint-list-chair-netanyahu-and-ben-gvir-engaging-in-ongoing",
        "published": "2026-11-05T15:29:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Gadi Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government with backing of Arab lists",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/gadi-eisenkot-tipped-to-seek-israel-government-with-backing-of-arab",
        "published": "2026-11-05T17:16:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}