Israel's Arab Parties May Decide Who Forms Next Government
Israel's recent inconclusive election left major political blocs short of a governing majority. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot may challenge Benjamin Netanyahu with help from Arab parties. The Ra'am and Joint List parties together hold 19 seats, which could make them a key factor.
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Context: Netanyahu has been a dominant figure in Israeli politics for years, and a deadlock means no bloc can easily form a government. Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has 120 seats and a majority needs 61, so smaller parties often hold the balance.
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