Israel is forming a government that will oust Netanyahu.
Slate Magazine • • world
Key Points:
- Israel's recent national election resulted in a stalemate, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nor opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's coalition winning a majority in parliament.
- Two Arab parties significantly increased their seats from 10 to 19, making their support crucial for forming a government; Eisenkot has now allied with these Arab leaders, giving his coalition a majority of 67 seats.
- The Arab parties aim to avoid government posts but are united in their goal to unseat Netanyahu and oppose far-right ministers promoting violence in the West Bank.
- Despite the coalition's majority, internal divisions and differing stances on issues like Hamas and Israeli policies suggest the new government may face instability.
- Eisenkot's move to include Arab parties is partly motivated by concerns over Netanyahu's ties to former U.S. President Trump and hopes to improve Israel's international standing amid growing criticism and shifting U.S. political dynamics.
