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Palestinian lawmaker urges Israeli general to form minority government with Arab backing
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Palestinian lawmaker Ahmad Tibi has called on Israeli military figure Gadi Eisenkot to demonstrate "courage" by forming a minority government with support from Arab parties, Middle East Eye reported. Tibi said Arab political factions are prepared to back an Eisenkot-led administration, framing the arrangement as a potential path forward for Israeli governance.
The proposal reflects efforts by Palestinian political representatives to influence Israeli coalition negotiations, positioning Arab parties as kingmakers in a fragmented parliament.
