Israel's main Arab list backs Eisenkot to form government after election

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Israel's largest Arab party grouping said Thursday it would recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially bolstering his bid after Arab-majority lists won a record 19 seats in last week's election. Two Arab-majority lists won an unprecedented 19 seats in the Oct. Covered by 8 outlets: 2 lean left, 6 are centre.
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Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government
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Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government - Al Jazeera
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Israel: The main Arab list announces support for Eisenkot to form the next government
Translated Israël: la principale liste arabe annonce soutenir Eisenkot pour former le prochain gouvernement
La Liste unifiée, principale formation israélienne à majorité arabe, a annoncé jeudi soutenir le centriste Gadi Eisenkot, rival de Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Israel's main Arab list backs Eisenkot to form government after election
Israel's largest Arab party grouping said Thursday it would recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially bolstering his bid after Arab-majority lists won a record 19 seats in last week's election.
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