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The leader of the Arab Raam party, Mansour Abbas, to the right of Jewish Zionist candidate Yoav Segalovich, during a joint press conference in Nazareth, on Aug. 31, 2026. (Credit: Jaafar Marey/AFP) Add as preferred on Google 48 seats for the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot ; 19 for Palestinian citizens of Israel. The math seems simple: An anti-Netanyahu alliance bringing together the major opposition parties (Yashar, Yisrael Beiteinu, the Democrats, Yesh Atid and Together), alongside the Arab parties (the United Arab List and the Joint List). That is what it would take to cross the 61-seat threshold needed for a parliamentary majority. The opposition’s bet would pay off, cementing Netanyahu’s defeat at the polls.On paper, the proposal is attractive. Tuesday’s electoral success gives the Arab ‘‘bloc’’ leverage to influence the formation of the next Israeli government. In a bipolar political landscape, partly structured around a ‘‘pro-’’ or ‘‘anti-Netanyahu’’ divide, the presence of a third force capable of tipping the... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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