Until now, MKs from the Arab parties have said directly that they want to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu and will therefore support Gadi Eisenkot. According to various reports, some agreed to back the formation of a government without even conducting coalition negotiations, out of a strong desire to remove Netanyahu from office.
But this morning (Monday), Owaida Bkhar, number four on the Joint List, said in an interview with Radio Nas: "We submitted the recommendation for Eisenkot, and from this moment forward, no free gifts. Not in anyone's pocket."
In other words, despite Eisenkot's desire to swear in a minority government without negotiating with the Arab parties, it appears that at least some of them will not allow it.
