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Golan Meets Joint List Leaders to Discuss Replacing Netanyahu
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Democrats party leader Yair Golan met with Joint List chairman Yousef Jabareen and Ahmad Tibi, the head of its parliamentary bloc, to discuss post-election political coordination. This was the first meeting between the parties since the recent elections, as opposition parties intensify efforts to replace the government led by Benjamin Netanyahu, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Bezalel Smotrich.
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What happened
- 01Democrats party leader Yair Golan met with Joint List leaders Yousef Jabareen and Ahmad Tibi on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- 02The parties discussed coordinating Knesset factions to leverage a parliamentary majority and replace the Netanyahu-led government.
- 03The opposition bloc won 48 seats and Netanyahu's bloc won 53 seats, leaving the opposition dependent on Arab parties to reach a 61-seat majority.
- 04Discussions focused on key issues facing the Arab community and advancing practical solutions.
- 05The leaders agreed to continue political coordination to establish a "government of change" and advance an agenda of equality and peace.
During the talks, the leaders focused on coordinating their Knesset factions and leveraging the parliamentary majority held by parties outside Netanyahu's bloc. Currently, the opposition bloc requires the support of Arab parties to achieve the necessary 61-seat Knesset majority, with Netanyahu's bloc having won 53 seats and the opposition bloc winning 48 seats. Golan has previously advocated for including Arab parties in a coalition, a stance that had faced resistance from other opposition leaders.
The meeting also addressed critical issues impacting Israel's Arab community and the necessity of finding practical solutions. The parties agreed to maintain communication and coordinate their efforts toward establishing a "government of change" and advancing a political agenda based on equality and peace.
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