Arabs May Influence Netanyahu's Future
The article addresses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's concerns about upcoming elections, as he faces the possibility of losing the parliamentary majority (61 seats) needed to form a government, especially with the declining prospects of the Likud party securing enough seats. Estimates suggest that the right-wing bloc may reach 59 seats or fewer, potentially opening the door for the opposition to form an alternative government with the support or abstention of Arab parties, without them needing to join the coalition. Netanyahu also aims to avoid turning the elections into a referendum on the conscription issue, which puts ultra-Orthodox parties under pressure and threatens the unity of the right-wing camp. Instead, he is focusing on political and cultural divisions to distract from opposition demands. If the right fails to achieve a majority, Netanyahu may be compelled to form a national unity government with opposition parties to maintain his position, as losing the majority could directly threaten his stay in office.
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