Palestinian coalition leader says Israel faces historic chance to shift power

The Guardian reported that Yousef Jabareen, who leads Israel’s main Palestinian coalition, said the country now has a "historic opportunity to change direction" after the recent elections. Jabareen’s Joint List secured a record number of seats in the Knesset, giving the bloc the balance of power. He said he was ready to join forces with the opposition “Change” bloc to oust Benjamin Netanyahu and his far‑right coalition and to wrest control of the parliament. The move would aim to replace Netanyahu’s government with a new alignment that includes the Joint List and the “Change” bloc. The leader’s statement comes as Israel’s political landscape adjusts to the election results, with the Joint List positioned to influence the formation of the next government.

Why it matters

A shift in coalition support could end Netanyahu’s tenure and alter Israel’s policy direction.

Key details

Location

Israel · Middle East

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

2 Nov 2026, 11:30 IST

Key names

Arab, Yousef Jabareen, Benjamin Netanyahu, Knesset

Section

Politics

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• The GuardianIsrael has ‘historic’ opportunity to change direction, says leader of Arab coalition 2 Nov, 11:30

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