Israel's inconclusive election opens a path to unseat Netanyahu, with Arab-led parties key

Summary

Israel's election was inconclusive, and the center-right opposition now has a chance to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. NPR reports that the opposition's path depends on the backing of Arab-led parties. The Los Angeles Times reports that Gadi Eisenkot, who leads the center-right Yashar party, appears to have the advantage in forming a coalition that would oust Netanyahu, and that Arab parties hold the key as Israel struggles to form a government.

Timeline

1. NPR

   6 Nov 2026, 20:42 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Israel's center-right opposition has a chance to unseat Netanyahu after an inconclusive election, but that the backing of Arab-led parties will be key.

2. Los Angeles Times

   7 Nov 2026, 11:00 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Gadi Eisenkot, who leads the center-right Yashar party, appears to have the advantage in forming a coalition that would oust Netanyahu, and that Arab parties hold the key as Israel struggles to form a government.