Arab Lawmakers Give Netanyahu's Opponents a Clear Parliamentary Majority, but Many Jewish Lawmakers Are Trying to Avoid Relying on Them

Summary

Arab lawmakers give opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a clear majority in Israel's Parliament, but many Jewish lawmakers are trying to avoid relying on them. The New York Times frames the situation as a test for Israeli democracy and raises the question of whether Jews should ask Arabs to join the government.

Timeline

1. The New York Times

   3 Nov 2026, 10:03 UTCSource ↗

   The New York Times reports that Arab lawmakers give opponents of Benjamin Netanyahu a clear majority in Parliament, while many Jewish lawmakers are trying to avoid relying on them.