Joint List Backs Gadi Eisenkot to Form Israel’s Next Government
· World · Al Jazeera, The Hindu, Times of India
The Joint List alliance of Arab-led parties has announced its decision to support opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot in his bid to form Israel’s next government. The coalition intends to inform President Isaac Herzog of this recommendation following the recent general election. Arab-led parties secured a record 19 seats in the 120-seat parliament, giving them significant leverage in the government formation process. The announcement follows the conclusion of last week's national vote.
Why it matters
The support from the Joint List significantly alters the parliamentary math, potentially determining the composition of the next Israeli government and the country's political direction.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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