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Netanyahu Faces Coalition Challenges After Arab Voter Surge

Netanyahu Faces Coalition Challenges After Arab Voter Surge

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ThreatCluster •November 5, 2026 at 20:48 UTC
  • •Netanyahu's Likud party won only 46 seats, failing to secure a majority.
  • •Gadi Eisenkot's coalition, including Arab parties, holds 67 seats, complicating Netanyahu's government formation.
  • •The US midterm elections have further destabilized Netanyahu's political calculations.

In the aftermath of Israel's parliamentary elections on November 3-4, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party secured only 46 seats, while opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's coalition, including Arab parties, gained 67 seats. This shift in power dynamics, driven by unprecedented Arab voter turnout, complicates Netanyahu's plans to form a government. The Likud party's failure to achieve a majority has led to calls for a unity government, but resistance remains from Jewish opposition leaders against collaborating with Arab parties. The recent US midterm elections, which saw a Democratic sweep, further threaten Netanyahu's political strategy. The Joint List and Ra’am, two Palestinian-led parties, achieved a historic 19 seats combined, marking a significant moment in Israeli politics. As protests emerge calling for an Arab-Jewish coalition, the political landscape in Israel is increasingly polarized.

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2026-11-03
Israeli parliamentary elections held
Elections resulted in Netanyahu's Likud party securing only 46 seats against Eisenkot's 67.
Haaretz
2026-11-05
Eisenkot recommended to form government
Eisenkot received backing from opposition parties, including Arab parties, securing a majority endorsement from 67 lawmakers.
Haaretz
2026-11-05
Protests for Arab-Jewish coalition
Demonstrators marched in Jerusalem calling for Eisenkot to form a government with Arab parties, reflecting public demand for unity.
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Common questions

What are the current seat distributions?
Netanyahu's Likud party has 46 seats, while Eisenkot's coalition has 67 seats in the Knesset.
What is the significance of Arab voter turnout?
The unprecedented participation of Arab voters has shifted the balance of power in the Knesset, impacting Netanyahu's ability to form a government.
What are the next steps for Eisenkot?
Eisenkot is expected to seek the president's mandate to form a government, leveraging the support from Arab parties.