Arab-majority parties in Israel’s political landscape have thrown their support behind former defense chief Gadi Eisenkot as a potential alternative to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signaling a possible shift in coalition dynamics. The Joint List and Ra’am, key factions in the Knesset, announced their backing for Eisenkot’s bid to form a government, reflecting growing divisions within Israel’s political establishment. This move comes amid ongoing negotiations over government formation, where Netanyahu’s own coalition remains fragile. The decision underscores the high stakes in Israel’s political transition, as parties weigh their options in the quest for stability and leadership.
Arab-majority parties in Israel, the Joint List and Ra’am, have backed Netanyahu’s rival Gadi Eisenkot to form a governm
