“Israel Election: Netanyahu Could Keep Power as Parties Reject Palestinian Coalition” — what this page in the network covers. Israel's election has left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc without a majority, but he may still hold onto power because opposition parties refuse to form a government with Palestinian-led factions. The election saw a surge in support for the Joint List, an alliance of Palestinian The election saw a surge in support for the Joint List, an alliance of Palestinian-majority parties, which is set to become the third-largest force in the Knesset.
However, leaders of centrist and left-wing Jewish parties, including Benny Gantz's Blue and White, have ruled out relying on the Joint List's votes, citing ideological and security concerns. This stance, which critics call a 'confected barrier', effectively blocks the formation of an alternative coalition and could hand Netanyahu another term despite his bloc falling short. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.