Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:54am on 30 Oct 2026,Friday International
Arab-led parties have emerged as potential kingmakers in Israel following the 2026 parliamentary election, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc secured 53 seats, falling short of the 61 required for a majority. The opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot won 48 seats, while Arab parties secured a combined 19 seats. Their support could help the opposition form a government and end Netanyahu's rule. However, cooperation remains politically challenging, as several opposition leaders have previously rejected alliances with Arab parties. If coalition negotiations fail, Israel could face another election early next year. (PC: NDTV)
