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Arab List to Back Eisenkot for PM, Challenging Netanyahu

The United Arab List announced it will recommend Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister to President Yitzhak Herzog, potentially positioning him to form a government over Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot could gain support from 67 Knesset members, compared to Netanyahu's potential 46.

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What happened

01United Arab List will recommend Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister, challenging Benjamin Netanyahu.
02Eisenkot could secure support from 67 Knesset members, while Netanyahu has backing from 46.
03The Arab List cited public demand to prevent Netanyahu's return and concerns about his methods.
04Consultations with parliamentary factions are ongoing at the presidential residence.
05Ynet reported the United Arab List's decision on Thursday, November 5.

The Arab List cited public demand to prevent Netanyahu's return and concerns about his methods. Consultations with parliamentary factions are ongoing.

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