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Netanyahu rivals weigh joining forces with Arab parties

Israeli political rivals are weighing potential cooperation with Arab parties following an election that produced no clear winner. Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival has initiated an approach to Arab factions to secure a governing path, while Netanyahu warns that working with Arab parties such as Abbas and Tibi is a disaster. Meanwhile, seat results remain steady as the Elections Committee counts absentee ballots. A poll indicates that a majority of opposition voters support an Eisenkot-led government featuring the Arab party Ra'am, though Ra'am leader Abbas remains pessimistic about establishing a minority government.

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  • ✓ Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival has made his first approach to Israel's Arab parties.
  • ✓ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called cooperation with Abbas and Tibi a disaster.
  • ✓ Eisenkot stated that lawmakers accepting his principles could be partners.
  • ✓ Seat results remain steady as the Elections Committee begins counting absentee ballots.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 18 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Benjamin Netanyahu's primary rival has opened the door to a coalition with Arab parties, prompting fierce warnings from the prime minister.

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  1. Israel Rivals Weigh Arab Parties Coalition

    Israeli political rivals are weighing potential cooperation with Arab parties following an election that produced no clear winner. Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival has initiated an approach to Arab factions to secure a governing path, while Netanyahu warns that working with Arab parties such as Abbas and Tibi is a disaster. Meanwhile, seat results remain steady as the Elections Committee counts absentee ballots. A poll indicates that a majority of opposition voters support an Eisenkot-led government featuring the Arab party Ra'am, though Ra'am leader Abbas remains pessimistic about establishing a minority government.

    Why it matters

    The 2026 Israeli election concluded without a definitive victory for any bloc, forcing political leaders to explore unconventional coalitions. Historically, right-wing and centrist politicians have hesitated to partner directly with Arab parliamentary factions, making current overtures a significant shift. This arithmetic leaves both major camps searching for legislative allies among minority parties to break the parliamentary deadlock.

    What is confirmed

    • Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival has made his first approach to Israel's Arab parties.
    • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called cooperation with Abbas and Tibi a disaster.
    • Eisenkot stated that lawmakers accepting his principles could be partners.
    • Seat results remain steady as the Elections Committee begins counting absentee ballots.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Ra'am leader Abbas is pessimistic over the potential to establish a minority government.
    • A poll indicates a majority of opposition voters back an Eisenkot-led government with Arab party Ra'am.

    What to watch next

    • Final tallies from the Elections Committee after counting absentee ballots.
    • Further coalition negotiations between opposition leaders and Arab party representatives.
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    12. Haaretz — Israel Election 2026 • Seat results steady as Elections Committee begins counting absentee ballots
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