VAST VIEW Record Arab Vote Bloc Throws Support Behind Eisenkot to Lead Israel's Next Government
Israel's largest Arab-led political alliance says it will back opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, after Arab-majority lists captured a record 19 seats in last week's election.
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Israel's Joint List announced Thursday it would recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to be tasked with forming the country's next government, according to France 24 and Al Jazeera.
The endorsement follows a general election last week in which Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, the strongest showing for Arab-majority lists in the country's history.
The Joint List's backing could strengthen Eisenkot's position as he seeks support to build a governing coalition, though neither source detailed the full makeup of seats across other parties or the timeline for forming a government.
Sources: France 24 · Al Jazeera
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