Joint List Signals Support for Government to Replace Netanyahu

The Joint List party has indicated it may play a significant role in forming the next Israeli government. The party's chairman, Yosef Jabareen, announced that his faction is prepared to provide parliamentary backing for any government aiming to replace the current Netanyahu administration. Jabareen emphasized that the Joint List would demand political concessions for its support, stating, "After the elections, we will impose our conditions on any political constellation in Israel. We have full freedom of action, without limitations, to replace the Netanyahu government, and we will use all the tools at our disposal."

Key demands from the Joint List include a budgeted plan to combat crime in the Arab community, a halt to home demolitions, and progress toward establishing a Palestinian state. This potential alignment presents a challenge for the leaders of the "Change bloc," who have previously expressed opposition to governments relying on Arab parties.

Despite these reservations, political circles may explore scenarios for replacing the current government without full coalition partnership with the Joint List. One possibility being considered is a temporary government, potentially led by Gadi Eisenkot, that would operate for a limited period with external support from Arab parties, eventually leading to new elections. However, this remains a hypothetical scenario and has not been officially declared or agreed upon by the parties involved.