Joint Arab List says Israeli opposition sought its backing to replace Knesset speaker

Israeli opposition has approached the Joint Arab List to coordinate changing the Knesset speaker, as Arab lawmakers pledge to use their gains to oust Netanyahu's government.

• Ahmed Tibi, head of the Joint Arab List, said the Israeli opposition camp contacted them to discuss coordinating a change of the Knesset speaker.
• Joint List leader Yousef Jabareen pledged the list would use its political strength to pave the way to toppling Netanyahu's government.
• Preliminary results reported by Israeli media gave Arab parties 18 of the Knesset's seats.
• The Washington Post reported Netanyahu is exploring options to stay in power as his coalition's seats are expected to drop from 68 to the mid-50s.