Following the vote against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, opposition leaders now face the delicate task of assembling a governing majority with Arab political factions. Whether this political bloc will actually finalize an alliance remains an open question as the political transition begins. The nation's far-right factions may also pursue measures to actively block the outcome. Israeli analyst Meron Rapaport noted on the Big Picture that these unprecedented dynamics could represent a historic turning point for the country.
Key points
A potential partnership between the opposition bloc and Arab parties could formally unsea…: A potential partnership between the opposition bloc and Arab parties could formally unseat the sitting government.
The future stability of the proposed administration hinges entirely on whether rival oppo…: The future stability of the proposed administration hinges entirely on whether rival opposition factions can successfully finalize their alliance.
Resistance from far-right factions remains a critical obstacle that could potentially der…: Resistance from far-right factions remains a critical obstacle that could potentially derail the formation of the new government.
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Has Israel ousted Netanyahu for good?
5 November 2026 05:53 GMT
Israelis voted against Netanyahu's coalition in a decisive majority. Will the opposition bloc seize this historic moment and form a minority government with the Arab parties? And if they do, how will Israel's powerful far-right react?
On this episode of the Big Picture, Israeli analyst Meron Rapaport explains what is at stake for Israel, why these elections may be a turning point, and what the Israeli Right may still do to block the outcome.
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