Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government

11 Nov 2026

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The Joint List alliance of Arab-led parties says it will back Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government after last week’s election.

Analyst Yariv Oppenheimer says President Herzog has little basis to task Benjamin Netanyahu, with ultra-Orthodox backing likely to decide a 61-seat coalition.

Source: Al Jazeera English / YouTube

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