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Netanyahu's Coalition Fails to Form Government Amidst Democracy Concerns

1/25/2026

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Netanyahu's Coalition Struggles

A Channel 12 poll shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition cannot form a government, with Likud at 25 seats and the opposition bloc at 69 seats needing Arab party support for a majority.
Hundreds attended the Haaretz Democracy Conference in Tel Aviv, signaling concern over democracy amid judicial reforms.
Arab party leaders plan to run on a joint list in the upcoming elections.

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Palestinian Parties Unite

Palestinian political parties in Israel agreed to revive the Joint List ahead of upcoming elections following protests against gun violence.
Leaders from four parties signed a pledge in Sakhnin to unite under a shared platform.
In 2025, Palestinian citizens suffered 19 fatalities, underscoring the need for renewed coordination.
The Joint List could become the third largest bloc in the Knesset.

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Netanyahu's Coalition Struggles

A Channel 12 poll shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition cannot form a government, with Likud at 25 seats and the opposition bloc at 69 seats needing Arab party support for a majority.
Hundreds attended the Haaretz Democracy Conference in Tel Aviv, signaling concern over democracy amid judicial reforms.
Arab party leaders plan to run on a joint list in the upcoming elections.

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