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Israeli Arab parties back ex-general Eisenkot for prime minister

dawn.com — November 5, 2026 at 06:01 PM UTC

Israeli Arab-majority parties backed former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government on Thursday, boosting his chances over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the October 27 election left no clear majority. President Isaac Herzog continued consultations with parties, with Eisenkot's bloc holding 48 seats versus 53 for Netanyahu's, though United Torah Judaism declined to endorse Netanyahu again. The Joint List and Raam, winning 19 seats combined, recommended Eisenkot, though cooperation with Arab lawmakers remains uncertain. Eisenkot has pledged to end military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox students, a key issue as reservists face multiple tours amid wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. Netanyahu attacked the opposition over potential Arab alliances, citing loyalty concerns.

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