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Israeli media report a possible Netanyahu–Eisenkot power-rotation deal; Herzog's office denies it

The C14 television channel reported that President Isaac Herzog is promoting a scheme in which Netanyahu would lead the government for two years and then hand the post to Gadi Eisenkot in exchange for leaving politics and a full pardon. The president's office called the report a 'complete lie.' The election results are still undetermined: the count continues, and no bloc has won 61 seats.

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Leaders of Israel's Arab Parties Pledge to Unite to Oust Netanyahu in October 27 Election

Leaders of three parties of the Arab 'Joint List' — Yousef Jabareen, Ahmad Tibi and Sami Abu Shehade — said at a press conference in Haifa that high Arab voter turnout in the Knesset elections on October 27, 2026 would prevent the formation of a new government by Benjamin Netanyahu. Polls show the list receiving about nine seats, but the leaders acknowledge that an alternative government will not necessarily meet their aspirations.

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