Yusef Yabarín, leader of the main Arab list in Israel: "By supporting Eisenkot, we have chosen the least bad option"

Yusef Yabarín, leader of the Joint List, emphasizes the importance of collaborating with the Jewish opposition to oust Netanyahu, despite ideological differences. The Joint List achieved a historic 11 seats in the Knesset, reflecting increased voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel. Yabarín prioritizes removing Netanyahu over ideological alignment, supporting Gadi Eisenkot as the alternative candidate for government formation. He acknowledges the challenges of working with right-wing parties that oppose key aspects of the Joint List's agenda, such as ending the occupation. Yabarín advocates for external support to a minority government, aiming to prevent Netanyahu's return while promoting a political shift for Palestinians. He stresses the need for a change in direction, citing historical precedents for Arab-Jewish cooperation in Israeli politics.