# Israeli president seeks unity government: Arab and Orthodox parties may not be needed

https://mins.news/en/item/119338

- France 24, 2026-10-28 15:11 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261028-israeli-president-trying-to-form-unity-govt-they-will-not-need-arab-parties-nor-orthodox-parties

> After an uncertain Israeli election, the key question is not necessarily which party wins the most seats, but which leader can form a viable coalition. Correspondent Tamar Sebok says smaller parties can wield outsized influence, and campaign declarations ruling out cooperation with Arab parties may not hold once coalition talks begin.

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