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Arab votes lift Eisenkot
The recommendations of the Joint List and the United Arab List, which together hold 19 seats, brought Gadi Eisenkot’s total to 67, compared with 46 for Benjamin Netanyahu. That puts him above the mathematical threshold of 61 and gives him an edge in being tasked with forming a government. But recommendations do not guarantee votes for a coalition. The Arab parties are offering support from outside the government, while Avigdor Lieberman rejects an alliance with them, and Eisenkot’s conditions clash with their positions. Analysts say a minority government backed by Arab parties from outside is possible, but the deadlock makes failure to form a government—and a fifth election—a likely outcome.
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