Israel's election hinges on Arab votes
The article addresses the state of political paralysis in Israel ahead of the 2026 elections, as a decisive moment approaches in which both Benjamin Netanyahu's camp and the opposition led by Gadi Eizenkot are vying to secure the 61 seats needed to form a majority in the Knesset. Arab seats, numbering around 13, play a significant role in shaping the government formation process, despite most Jewish parties refusing to form alliances with them and considering their support as potentially key to overthrowing Netanyahu’s government or forming a minority government led by Eizenkot with external support. The Israeli electoral system has faced challenges for years, with repeated failures to establish a stable majority. It is anticipated that the remaining scenarios will include forming a minority government or a national unity government, amid ongoing tensions over Arab support and its possible influence on the political process.
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