Israeli left-wing activists waved banners during a protest in Tel Aviv on October 28, 2026, demanding the formation of a government with the participation of Arab parties, the day after the legislative elections in Israel. On October 28, the President of Israel expressed his hope to avoid holding second elections after the stormy vote did not produce a clear winner, which caused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the opposition to look for options, and put the Arab parties in Israel in a position that may allow them to decide on the formation of the next government.