Former Palestine Liberation Organization official Xavier Abu Eid said polls are split between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, leaving Israel’s election outcome unclear, and suggested the rivals could form a unity government despite their differences.
Abu Eid acknowledged the rivals’ political differences. Al Jazeera carried his comments in a NewsFeed item published Oct. 27.
The potential alliance adds to questions about which parties could shape the next government. EconoTimes previously covered the unresolved role of Arab-led parties in coalition talks.
Voting was scheduled for Oct. 27, and the Central Elections Committee’s timetable lists Nov. 4 for publication of official results, according to EconoTimes’ earlier coverage.
