Jerusalem:The Arab Joint List has expressed strong disapproval of Israeli caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of being in a state of "total hysteria" following his speech against Arab parties in the parliament. The Joint List has committed to efforts aimed at removing Netanyahu from power.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Netanyahu accused both the Joint List and the United Arab List of seeking the destruction of Israel while his political rivals were considering forming a government with support from Arab parties.

The Joint List described Netanyahu as a "prime minister of bloodshed and crimes," condemning his speech as filled with "madness, incitement, racism and hatred." They vowed to act on their supporters' demands to oust Netanyahu and his administration, aiming to consign them to "the dustbin of history."

United Arab List leader Mansour Abbas also criticized Netanyahu's remarks, expressing shock over what he perceived as incitement against Arab citizens during a formal occasion. Abbas reaffirmed his party's unwavering commitment.

The political tensions arise as Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, continues discussions on forming a government after an inconclusive election on October 27. Eisenkot's coalition holds 48 seats in the 120-member Knesset, compared to the 53 seats held by Netanyahu's faction. The Joint List and United Arab List collectively hold 19 seats.

Despite a consensus among Netanyahu’s opponents on ending his leadership, there remains division over the composition of the next government and the extent of cooperation with Arab parties. President Isaac Herzog tasked Eisenkot with forming a government, granting him 28 days to do so, with a possible extension of up to 14 days.