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Abbas' party backs Eisenkot; Joint List seeks to follow, but his bloc is wary

Mansour Abbas' Ra'am party and Yousef Jabareen's Joint List are considering backing Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel's next government. Abbas' party has already endorsed Eisenkot, while the Joint List is expected to decide soon. This development could potentially pave the way for Eisenkot to become the next Israeli Prime Minister.

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  • ✓ Mansour Abbas' Ra'am party recommends Gadi Eisenkot.
  • ✓ Yousef Jabareen's Joint List is considering backing Gadi Eisenkot.
  • ✓ Gadi Eisenkot is expected to receive a presidential mandate.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Ra'am party leader Mansour Abbas expressed support for Gadi Eisenkot, and the Joint List is expected to follow suit.

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  1. Arab parties back Gadi Eisenkot for Israeli PM

    Mansour Abbas' Ra'am party and Yousef Jabareen's Joint List are considering backing Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel's next government. Abbas' party has already endorsed Eisenkot, while the Joint List is expected to decide soon. This development could potentially pave the way for Eisenkot to become the next Israeli Prime Minister.

    Why it matters

    The Israeli opposition is seeking to form a government after the 2026 election. Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, appears to have gained traction among Arab parties. The move could challenge incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bid for power.

    What is confirmed

    • Mansour Abbas' Ra'am party recommends Gadi Eisenkot.
    • Yousef Jabareen's Joint List is considering backing Gadi Eisenkot.
    • Gadi Eisenkot is expected to receive a presidential mandate.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Joint List may abstain from recommending a candidate.

    What to watch next

    • The Joint List's official decision on supporting Gadi Eisenkot
    • President Herzog's consultations with parties
    • The formation of the next Israeli government
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. www.nbcnews.com — Tracking the 2026 early vote
    2. www.aljazeera.com — Arab parties back Eisenkot: What’s the latest in Israel’s ...
    3. The Jerusalem Post — Presidential consultations enter final stretch in selection of prime minister
    4. Haaretz — Abbas' party backs Eisenkot; Joint List seeks to follow, but his bloc is wary
    5. The Times of Israel — Abbas, in talks with Herzog, stops short of explicitly calling Hamas a terror group, citing fears for family's safety
    6. Israel National News — Herzog asks Abbas: Is Hamas a terrorist organization?
    7. The New Arab — Ra’am backs Eisenkot as Netanyahu attacks Palestinian parties
    8. www.thenationalnews.com — Arab parties back Eisenkot, but path to Israeli coalition ...
    9. www.jpost.com — Gadi Eisenkot expected to get presidential mandate as Ra'am ...
    10. article.wn.com — Abbas' UAL backs Eisenkot; Joint List seeks to follow, but ...
    11. www.middleeastmonitor.com — Israeli opposition parties back Eisenkot to form government ...
    12. tfiglobalnews.com — Arab Parties Back Eisenkot: What It Means for Israel - TFIGlobal
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