# Israel’s choice: Netanyahu stays in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition

https://mins.news/en/item/119657

- The Guardian, 2026-10-28 18:54 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/28/israel-elections-choice-netanyahu-remaining-power-or-palestinian-backed-coalition

> Israel’s election left Netanyahu’s far-right coalition without a mandate while the opposition holds a majority. Yet most Jewish opposition parties rule out governing with Palestinian-led parties, potentially allowing Netanyahu to remain caretaker prime minister or return to power. Yair Golan urged an alliance with Arab citizens to form a change government.

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