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Israel's Opposition Unites Behind Eisenkot
Israeli opposition unites behind Gadi Eisenkot as Netanyahu seeks coalition without Arab parties.
In brief
Israeli opposition unites behind Gadi Eisenkot as Netanyahu seeks coalition without Arab parties. Israel's opposition leaders endorsed Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister after election, while Netanyahu called for a coalition excluding Arab-majority lists. Originally reported by France24.
Opposition unites behind Eisenkot
Party heads in the Israeli opposition camp, led by Gadi Eisenkot, will meet on Tuesday after they all endorsed him for prime minister.
Netanyahu seeks coalition without Arab parties
Incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu called for a broad coalition government under his leadership excluding Arab-majority lists.
Eisenkot bloc wins 48 seats
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Arab parties win record 19 seats
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Netanyahu claims Arab parties support terrorism
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The headline
Israel's opposition leaders endorsed Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister after election, while Netanyahu called for a coalition excluding Arab-majority lists.
