Opponents of Israel's prime minister may have to cross a red line to build new coalition

NPR | By Lauren Frayer

Published November 11, 2026 at 4:05 PM EST

Opponents of Israel's hardline prime minister are trying to oust him, by building a new coalition. To do so, they may have to cross a red line drawn by most Israeli parties: Work with Arab colleagues.

Lauren Frayer

Lauren Frayer is NPR's international correspondent based in London.

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