The endorsements from both Ra’am and the Democrats mark a pivotal phase in ongoing coalition negotiations following the recent vote. These political realignments emerged shortly after Benjamin Netanyahu launched attacks against Arab-majority lists. Those critical remarks were triggered by Arab-majority parties achieving a record voter turnout in last week's election.
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Arab party backs Eisenkot in bid to form Israel’s next government
Arab-majority party Ra’am and the Democrats have backed Gadi Eisenkot in a bid to form Israel’s next government. The endorsement comes amid Benjamin Netanyahu’s attacks on Arab-majority lists following their record turnout in last week’s election.
Published On 5 Nov 2026
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