Arab MKs Outline Plan to Topple Netanyahu Government

Ahmad Tibi, chairman of the Ta'al party and a member of the Joint List, revealed the bloc's strategy to bring down the current Israeli government and achieve political gains for the Arab sector. Speaking to Saudi television channel Al-Hadath, Tibi stated, "We, in the Joint List, extend our hands to anyone willing to pave the way for change and the downfall of this government." This declaration comes in the wake of the preliminary results of the 26th Knesset elections, where Arab parties achieved an unprecedented success, securing approximately 15-16 mandates.

Tibi specifically identified the first objective: ousting the current Speaker of the Knesset. "The first step will be to topple the Speaker of the Knesset, Amir Ohana," Tibi announced. He emphasized that this move "will not be possible without the Joint List." Tibi publicly committed, "I say on behalf of the Joint List, we will vote for his ouster and vote for the opposition's candidate presented by the opposition parties." This positions the Joint List as a crucial factor in any opposition attempt to alter the government's structure.

The article notes that removing the Speaker of the Knesset is a shared goal among other opposition factions, as reported during the election campaign. However, the significant electoral achievement of the Arab parties makes their role indispensable. Tibi clarified that the Joint List's parliamentary support is not unconditional. "This is only the first step, and then we will voice our demands," he said, detailing their central demand for "a safety net for our society," referring to the Arab community in Israel.

Finally, Tibi presented a challenge to the center-left parties, stating, "We want to see what the reactions will be." This statement indicates an intention to engage in tough negotiations with the opposition and demand tangible returns for their parliamentary support.