Politics & Diplomacy
Israeli parties weigh Arab coalition partnerships after split election result
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Israel's major political blocs lack a majority to form a government following the election, forcing parties to consider unprecedented coalition arrangements, Al Jazeera English reported. The outcome has created pressure on political leaders to either break the traditional taboo against including Arab-led parties in government or trigger another round of voting.
The election results leave kingmaker roles with smaller parties, whose positions on Palestinian issues and potential alliances will shape which bloc can assemble enough seats for a government. Negotiators face a choice between preserving long-standing political conventions or pursuing novel coalitions to avoid new elections.
