The Times of Israel Daily Briefing The Times of Israel Daily Briefing

A message to Eisenkot? Joint List vows to do 'anything' to oust Netanyahu

Oct 11, 2026 · 21m

Summary

Reporter Ariella Shalev discusses the political contradictions of Ofer Winter’s new "People of Israel" party, which criticizes the current government while pledging to support a Netanyahu-led coalition. The segment analyzes how this satellite party, created to capture disaffected right-wing voters, is currently struggling to cross the electoral threshold. Additionally, the show covers the Arab-led Joint List’s declaration that it will support any leader capable of unseating Netanyahu, highlighting the complex electoral math and coalition dynamics facing the opposition bloc.

Topics discussed

Intro and upcoming live events in Israel Headlines: Netanyahu trial and election candidates Sponsor: Other Israel New Perspectives Film Festival Ofer Winter event: Contradictions in his campaign Winter's party as a satellite for Netanyahu Audience questions on Winter's coalition stance Electoral math: Winter's impact on the right bloc Netanyahu's strategy of creating satellite parties Sponsor: Birthright Israel Foundation Arab parties and the opposition bloc's numbers History of Arab-Zionist coalition dynamics Joint List statement on supporting Eisenkot Feasibility of a minority government Closing remarks and event reminder
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