Israel's main Arab list backs Eisenkot to form government after election
Summary
Israel’s Joint List said it would recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government. Arab-majority lists won a record 19 of the Knesset’s 120 seats in last week’s election, giving them potential influence over government formation.Key Facts
- The Joint List is Israel’s largest Arab party grouping.
- The Joint List announced its decision on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
- The group said it would inform President Isaac Herzog of its recommendation that evening.
- Gadi Eisenkot leads the opposition bloc.
- Arab-majority lists won 19 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
- The 19 seats were a record for Arab-majority lists.
- Those lists could play a key role in forming Israel’s next government.
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