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Netanyahu’s main rival opens door to coalition with Arab parties

Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has signaled a willingness to partner with Arab parties to form a government following the inconclusive 2026 Knesset elections. No single bloc reached the 61 seats required to govern, leaving Benjamin Netanyahu and Eisenkot in a race for the majority. Arab-led parties, including Hadash and Ta’al, have offered support to replace Netanyahu, with some indicating they would set aside parts of their agenda to facilitate a change in leadership. Eisenkot stated he is ready to partner with any faction that recognizes the Jewish state.

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  • ✓ The 2026 Knesset elections resulted in no clear majority for any bloc.
  • ✓ Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu are both competing to reach the 61 seats required to govern.
  • ✓ Arab-led parties have offered to help the opposition replace Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • ✓ The opposition chief expressed readiness to partner with any faction that recognizes the Jewish state.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 15 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Gadi Eisenkot has made his first approach to Arab parties to secure the seats needed for a government.

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  1. Gadi Eisenkot Signals Openness to Coalition with Arab Parties

    Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has signaled a willingness to partner with Arab parties to form a government following the inconclusive 2026 Knesset elections. No single bloc reached the 61 seats required to govern, leaving Benjamin Netanyahu and Eisenkot in a race for the majority. Arab-led parties, including Hadash and Ta’al, have offered support to replace Netanyahu, with some indicating they would set aside parts of their agenda to facilitate a change in leadership. Eisenkot stated he is ready to partner with any faction that recognizes the Jewish state.

    Why it matters

    The 2026 elections left the Israeli parliament without a clear majority, creating a political deadlock. Arab voters achieved record representation in the Knesset, positioning them as potential kingmakers. This shift forces opposition leaders to decide if they will break precedent by accepting Arab party support to oust Netanyahu.

    What is confirmed

    • The 2026 Knesset elections resulted in no clear majority for any bloc.
    • Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu are both competing to reach the 61 seats required to govern.
    • Arab-led parties have offered to help the opposition replace Benjamin Netanyahu.
    • The opposition chief expressed readiness to partner with any faction that recognizes the Jewish state.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Hadash and Ta’al are willing to set some of their agenda aside to change the current leadership.
    • Gadi Eisenkot will depend on Arab parties to form a government.

    What to watch next

    • Whether Gadi Eisenkot formally accepts a coalition agreement with Arab parties.
    • The final seat count and coalition negotiations between Yair Lapid and Gadi Eisenkot.
    • Benjamin Netanyahu’s response to the opposition’s outreach to Arab factions.
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    8. The Jerusalem Post — Israel Election 2026 live updates: Eisenkot, Netanyahu race to 61 Knesset seats
    9. The Times of Israel — Lapid and Eisenkot meet to ‘coordinate moves… to realize the will of the voter’
    10. thecradle.co — Israeli opposition chief vows readiness to partner with any faction recognizing ‘Jewish state’
    11. The Jerusalem Post — Eisenkot must beat Netanyahu at his own game, not repeat Gantz's mistakes - opinion
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