Israel’s Netanyahu criticises opposition uniting against him for elections
Israeli opposition leaders have formed a coalition to coordinate strategy and boost voter turnout ahead of the upcoming October 27 Knesset elections. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized the move, accusing the bloc of planning to form a government with Arab parties.
Why it matters
This coalition represents a significant shift in the Israeli political landscape, directly challenging Netanyahu's leadership and potentially altering the country's future governance.
Five opposition leaders agree to cooperate to boost voter turnout to secure a majority in the October 27 elections.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Yair Lapid, Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Lieberman, and Yair Golan meeting on September 26, 2026 [Courtesy of Yair Lapid via X] By Al Jazeera Staff and Anadolu Published On 27 Sep 2026 27 Sep 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised the opposition leaders who began coordinating to replace his government ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections.
The five politicians met at opposition leader Yair Lapid’s home in Tel Aviv on Saturday to coordinate their strategy before the elections, Israel’s Channel 12 reported.
In his first response to the agreement, Netanyahu claimed Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot would seek to form a government with Yair Lapid, Yair Golan, Bennett 2026, Yisrael Beiteinu and Arab parties.
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