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Zionist Opposition Eyes Coalition Amid Far-Right Backlash

12/15/2025

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Gadi Eisenkot, chair of the Yashar party, suggested Zionist opposition parties could form a government with 58 seats.
He indicated Arab parties might provide support but was evasive about making deals.
Benny Gantz called the idea unrealistic and warned it could empower far-right factions.
Far-right leaders condemned the proposal.
Eisenkot countered by accusing the current government of failing Israel and promising a patriotic future.

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Gadi Eisenkot, chair of the Yashar party, suggested Zionist opposition parties could form a government with 58 seats.
He indicated Arab parties might provide support but was evasive about making deals.
Benny Gantz called the idea unrealistic and warned it could empower far-right factions.
Far-right leaders condemned the proposal.
Eisenkot countered by accusing the current government of failing Israel and promising a patriotic future.