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Israeli opposition coalition faces internal division over Arab lawmaker inclusion in post-election government formation
Nov 03, 2026 07:32 AM CT
Jerusalem, Israel
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The Israeli opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot is attempting to form a government to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following inconclusive elections. The coalition faces significant internal divisions regarding the inclusion of Arab lawmakers, which could impact the stability and composition of the new government. This political shift may influence Israel's domestic policy and its approach to regional security issues, including the conflict with Iran and its proxies.
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The Israeli opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot pledged on Tuesday to form a government quickly to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but remained unclear on how, with divisions over whether to ally with Arab lawmakers. Meeting for the first time since an election a week ago brought an incon...
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Opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot pledged to form a government to oust Netanyahu but remains divided on allying with Arab lawmakers.