Arab parties may be kingmakers in Israel's post-election talks, but opposition leaders' willingness to work with them is in question

Summary

Arab parties may be in a position to decide who forms Israel's next government, but it is unclear whether Jewish opposition leaders will work with them. Years of political exclusion and tensions since Oct. 7 raise doubts about whether Zionist parties will cooperate with the Arab factions that could empower them to form a government.

Timeline

1. Times of Israel

   3 Nov 2026, 08:34 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that years of political exclusion and post-Oct. 7 tensions raise questions about whether Zionist parties will work with the Arab factions that could empower them to form a government.