Arab-led Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel's next government

Arab-led Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel's next government Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 15:25 Alliance’s endorsement gives opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the backing of 67 lawmakers in the 120-seat Knesset Yousef Jabareen (centre), leader of Israel's Arab-led Joint List political alliance, celebrates as the first exit polls are announced during Israel's election last week (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP) Off The Arab-led Joint List has said it will back Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenk