By Fatma Younis
Activists are calling on former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to form a new Israeli government in coalition with Arab political parties, according to a report highlighting Palestinian voter turnout and Israel's approach toward its Arab citizens ahead of the 2026 election.
The appeal comes as political analysts examine the potential impact of Arab voter participation on Israel's parliamentary landscape. Eisenkot, a former Israel Defense Forces chief of staff who later entered politics, has been mentioned as a possible candidate for prime minister in a broad-based coalition.
Proponents argue that including Arab parties in a governing coalition would reflect the demographic reality of Israeli society and address longstanding grievances among Arab citizens regarding representation and resource allocation.
