Israel’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition
Incumbent could turn defeat into another term in office as rival parties erect confected barrier to unseating him
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Democrats party leader says Arab party could be part of government coalition
Democrats party leader says Arab party could be part of government coalition Leader of the Democrats party, Yair Golan, said on Wednesday that Arab-led party Ra’am could be part of the governing coalition in Israel. “Mansour Abbas [leader of Ra’am] could be part of the next coalition. I see no issue with that. After all, Netanyahu himself wanted him in a coalition,” Golan told Israel’s Channel 12, referring to the prime minister's former willingness to negotiate in previous elections. “The bl…
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Pathways to power: What happens next after Israel’s election?
Analysis: Both Netanyahu and his rival Gadi Eisenkot will face an uphill struggle to form a majority government following Tuesday’s inconclusive election
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After Israel vote, Trump says will 'look at' helping Netanyahu form unity government
President Donald Trump's floated involvement after taking the unusual step to endorse the sitting prime minister.