Netanyahu Loses Key Support in Consultations for Next Israeli Government
The United Torah Judaism Party declined to endorse the sitting Israeli Prime Minister, while Israel's two main Arab parties backed his opponent, Gadi Eisenkot.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chances of staying in power have diminished following coalition talks. The United Torah Judaism Party did not endorse Netanyahu, and leaders from two Arab parties have backed his opponent, Gadi Eisenkot. Neither Netanyahu’s Likud nor Eisenkot’s Yashar Party secured an outright majority, necessitating coalition support from other parties to form a government.
- Netanyahu’s prospects for remaining in power have narrowed.
- The United Torah Judaism Party declined to endorse Netanyahu.
- Leaders from two Arab parties have endorsed Gadi Eisenkot.
- Neither Likud nor Yashar Party secured an outright majority in the 120-member Knesset.
- Coalition support from other parties is needed to form a government.
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