Joint List Chairman Calls for Jewish-Arab Government to Oust Netanyahu
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Yousef Jabareen, chairman of the Joint List faction, urged the formation of a Jewish-Arab coalition government in Israel to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Jabareen's call comes amid coalition formation talks led by Gadi Eisenkot, who is negotiating with Likud. While some parties are open to Arab factions, Likud has excluded them, accusing them of supporting terrorism. The initiative highlights ongoing political divisions and stalled negotiations between Yashar! and Likud.
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- Yousef Jabareen called for a Jewish-Arab coalition government to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Jabareen stated that 67 Knesset members oppose the current prime minister, making a joint bloc a "demand of the times."
- The Yashar! party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, is seeking a cabinet without Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- Likud is open to dialogue but categorically excludes Arab lists from the coalition.
- Ahmad Tibi's recent remarks about Arabs being "masters of this land" drew criticism.
- Negotiations between Yashar! and Likud are stalled over the premiership and Ben-Gvir's inclusion.
Yousef Jabareen, chairman of the Joint List faction, has called for the formation of a Jewish-Arab coalition government in Israel, aiming to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power. Jabareen stated on Sunday during a radio interview that such a partnership is the only correct step to change the current government, which he identified as including Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir. He noted that the recent Knesset elections resulted in a majority of 67 parliamentarians opposing the current prime minister, emphasizing that forming a joint bloc is a "demand of the times."
Jabareen's initiative has intensified the debate surrounding the potential reliance of a future government on Arab factions. The Yashar! party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, is reportedly seeking to form a cabinet without Itamar Ben-Gvir's participation. Meanwhile, Likud representatives have expressed willingness to engage in dialogue across the political spectrum but have categorically ruled out including Arab lists in the coalition, citing accusations of supporting terrorism.
The call from Jabareen followed controversial remarks made by his faction colleague, Ahmad Tibi, a few days prior. Tibi reportedly stated at a wedding that the Arab population are the "masters of this land," drawing sharp criticism from right-wing politicians who recalled his past controversial speeches. Tibi also explained his party's support for Gadi Eisenkot, despite Eisenkot's past as IDF Chief of Staff, by calling it the "least of evils" for his constituents, acknowledging Eisenkot's firm security stance but prioritizing the interests of his voters.
Tibi further commented that the 11-seat faction has become a significant political force capable of influencing state decisions. The Joint List had previously officially recommended that President task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the government, despite ideological differences. However, direct negotiations between Yashar! and Likud have stalled due to fundamental disagreements: Eisenkot demands the premiership and the exclusion of Ben-Gvir, while Likud insists that Benjamin Netanyahu should be the first to serve as prime minister in any rotation.
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