Netanyahu May Seek Unlikely Alliance to Form Government, Says Analyst
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Political commentator Muhammad Majadle of Channel 12 suggests Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu might partner with Mansour Abbas of the Arab party Ra'am to form a government after the recent Knesset elections. Majadle believes ongoing contacts exist and that Netanyahu could pursue this alliance to retain power, despite potential internal opposition. Increased Arab voter turnout, influenced by government actions and a desire for integration, is also a key factor in the evolving political landscape.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu may consider an alliance with Mansour Abbas of Ra'am to form a government.
- Political commentator Muhammad Majadle believes contacts between Netanyahu's circle and Ra'am are ongoing.
- Increased Arab voter turnout is attributed partly to government policies and a desire for integration.
- Majadle suggests Netanyahu might cooperate with Ra'am to maintain power, despite internal friction.
- Arab lawmakers could play a crucial role in forming the new government and legislative decisions.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu might consider an alliance with Mansour Abbas, the leader of the Arab party Ra'am, to form a government following the recent Knesset elections, according to political commentator Muhammad Majadle of Channel 12. Majadle suggests that contacts between Netanyahu's circle and Ra'am representatives are ongoing, despite public political differences.
Majadle analyzed the 2026 election results, noting a significant increase in Arab voter turnout, which he attributes partly to the current government's policies. He specifically pointed to the actions of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir as a factor in mobilizing voters, citing Arab citizens' discontent over crime, home demolitions, and law enforcement actions.
However, Majadle emphasized that the high turnout also reflects a desire among the Arab population to influence state decisions through democratic means and integrate more deeply into Israeli society. He believes many Arab voters want their political representatives to be directly involved in the government.
The key question remains the potential agreement between Netanyahu and Abbas. Majadle speculated that recent statements by Abbas about contacts with various political factions could include Netanyahu's camp, and expressed confidence that negotiations between Abbas and Netanyahu's associates have continued.
While Majadle presented no concrete proof of a deal, his assessment suggests that a significant Arab party presence in the new Knesset will make it harder for other parties to ignore their positions. Arab lawmakers could play a crucial role in votes for parliamentary leadership and other legislative decisions. Majadle believes Netanyahu might even try to bring Abbas into his coalition, willing to cooperate with Ra'am to maintain power, even if it causes internal friction within his own Likud party. "If it helps save the current government or form a Netanyahu government, then I have no doubt that Netanyahu will take this step," Majadle stated.
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