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Israeli Arab Party Leader Vows to Block Netanyahu's Return

Knesset Member Ahmad Tibi of the Joint List announced his party's intention to support removing the current Speaker of Parliament and blocking Benjamin Netanyahu from continuing as caretaker prime minister.

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What happened

01Ahmad Tibi vowed the Joint List will oust the Speaker and block Netanyahu from caretaker PM role.
02The Joint List will support a "recused person law" to prevent Netanyahu from serving as prime minister.
03The party demands policy changes, including ending house demolitions, for parliamentary support.
04Tibi stated the Joint List could be a decisive force as no bloc has a clear majority.
05Opposition leaders have largely rejected cooperation with Arab parties, including the Joint List.
06Yousef Jabareen previously stated an alternative government requires negotiation with the Joint List.

The party will back a "recused person law" and demands specific policy changes, including ending house demolitions and pursuing a political settlement, in exchange for parliamentary support for an alternative government. Tibi highlighted the Joint List's potential to be a decisive force in forming a government, as current polls show neither major bloc reaching a majority. He urged voters to support the Joint List to ensure their demands are met and prevent a political stalemate.

Translated and summarized by baba from Vesty, the latest report. Read Vesty’s original