Politics & Diplomacy
Palestinian parties gain Knesset seats, reshaping Israeli politics
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Exit polls from Israel's general election show Palestinian parties making significant gains, potentially forcing opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to negotiate with Arab-Israeli leaders to form a governing coalition, The Guardian reported. The results indicate a shift in Israel's political landscape as Palestinian parties secure increased parliamentary representation.
Eisenkot, who leads the opposition, would need to bridge ideological divides to assemble a majority in the Knesset if his bloc cannot reach the required threshold independently. Palestinian parties have won enough seats to become necessary partners in coalition talks.
