Arab political parties could hold the balance of power in forming the next government, after the two main blocs appeared set to fall short of securing enough seats for victory on their own.
The outcome leaves parties aligned with Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz’s National Unity leader, Gadi Eisenkot, facing the possibility that they will need support from Arab parties to assemble a governing majority. Neither of the two main groupings appears to have sufficient seats to form a government without relying on partners beyond its immediate bloc.
That could give Arab parties significant influence during negotiations over the shape of the next administration. Their support may become central to determining which grouping can build a governing coalition, although the supplied material does not specify the number of seats held by each party or the precise terms any agreement might involve.
The situation remains dependent on the final balance between the blocs and the outcome of any coalition discussions. At this stage, the key development is that neither Netanyahu’s nor Eisenkot’s camp appears positioned to govern alone, leaving Arab parties with the potential to determine the next government.
