Legislative Elections in Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu calls for a broad coalition, under his leadership and without the Arab parties; the opposition must come together to try to form a majority

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a broad coalition government excluding Arab parties, claiming leadership due to his party's parliamentary success. He accused Arab parties of supporting terrorism. The recent elections did not yield a majority for either Netanyahu's coalition or the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot. The Arab parties could play a crucial role in forming the next government. Opposition leaders are set to meet to discuss majority formation, with divisions over potential alliances with Arab parties. President Isaac Herzog will consult party representatives to designate a candidate for government formation. The Arab parties achieved historic results, reflecting increased political engagement among the Arab minority in Israel, despite ongoing discrimination.