Arab parties back Eisenkot: What’s the latest in Israel’s coalition talks?

Israel’s Arab parties, which won a record-breaking 19 seats in last week’s general elections, are set to back opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc, further trampling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chances of leading another government.The main Jewish opposition bloc, which includes four parties, fell short of the 61 seats needed to form a majority in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, but joining forces with the two main groups that represent Palestinian citizens of Israel could help avoid a political deadlock and another election.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4The future of the Palestinian vote in Israellist 2 of 4Israeli officials say results stand as Netanyahu claims election ‘stolen’list 3 of 4Thousands displaced from Hebron as Israel carries on siegelist 4 of 4Hebron governor says Israeli forces withdraw from city after 10-day siegeend of listAlready, the “Change” opposition bloc has pledged not to join forces with Netanyahu, citing security failures that led to the October 7 Hamas attacks and an ongoing corruption trial that the prime minister faces.But taking support from the Arab parties — whether as part of the ruling coalition or as outside su...