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Top Arab leader says he's ready to support opposition bloc, urges Eisenkot to “be brave” - CNN

The Arab parties, which are set to take 19 seats in the Knesset, are reaching out to Eisenkot to make a deal that would give him the majority in the Knesset and make him Prime Minister. The leader of the Arab bloc said they would not seek any ministerships. Their only demand is that the government address crime impacting Arab communities and stop the demolition of Bedouin homes.

Israel's president is also urging both of the major blocs to "keep an open mind" to avoid future elections.