Israeli opposition vows to oust Netanyahu but faces coalition hurdles

Israeli opposition leaders, led by Gadi Eisenkot, pledged Tuesday to quickly form a government to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but divisions over allying with Arab lawmakers left the path unclear. The five opposition party heads met in Herzliya, agreeing on a "Zionist government" based on principles that could exclude Arab parties, which won 19 seats. Eisenkot's bloc holds 48 seats versus Netanyahu's 53, leaving no majority without Arab support. Arab lawmakers could provide a majority, but right-wing opposition members oppose inclusion. Netanyahu, whose Likud remains the largest party, called for a broad national government, while opposition leaders reject cooperation with him over corruption charges and the October 7, 2023 attack.