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Israeli opposition unites behind Eisenkot as Netanyahu says voters chose him for PM

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Briefings

Israeli opposition parties are scheduled to meet for the first time since the recent election, where neither the Gadi Eisenkot change bloc nor Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing alliance secured a majority in the Knesset. All parties in Eisenkot's camp have endorsed him as the next prime minister, but the upcoming meeting will determine whether to unite with Arab parties that gained surprise votes. The meeting is expected to address the critical question of coalition formation in the face of a hung parliament.

Key points

• Opposition parties are scheduled to meet for the first time since the recent election where neither Gadi Eisenkot's change bloc nor Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing alliance won a majority in the Knesset.
• All parties in Eisenkot's camp have endorsed him as the next prime minister, but the meeting will determine whether to unite with Arab parties that gained surprise votes.

Context

This briefing covers the first meeting of Israeli opposition parties since the recent election, where the outcome of the vote left the Knesset without a majority. The meeting is crucial for deciding whether to form a coalition with the Arab parties that gained unexpected support, potentially reshaping the political landscape.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the scheduled meeting and the election outcome; specific details about the meeting's agenda, attendance, or future coalition negotiations are not provided. The election result is described as 'closely contested' without specific vote counts or percentages.

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