Arab parties
Israel Election 2026: The parties, blocs and battles that will shape Israel's future - explainer
Israel’s first post-October 7 election brings shifting alliances, new political faces and an uncertain path to power
Ofer Winter, unification of Arab parties, shake up Knesset seats, push RZP below threshold - poll
Why are more Jewish politicians considering joining Israeli Arab parties? - opinion
Developments of the last week that could affect the approaching elections - opinion
How a Jewish ex-police probes chief could revive Mansour Abbas as Israeli Arab kingmaker - analysis
In an official statement last week, Ra’am’s chairman Mansour Abbas and Segalovitz said they had met and held a “cordial and positive” discussion about the possibility of Segalovitz joining Ra’am.
Ra’am leader Abbas confirms talks over ex-Yesh Atid MK joining Arab party slate
A former Yesh Atid MK is in talks to join an Arab party slate, as Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas confirms positive discussions aimed at making Ra’am a viable coalition partner.
Is Netanyahu hoping for a deadlock in the upcoming elections? - opinion
With smear campaigns and a possible attempt to manipulate the Likud’s primaries, the PM might be aiming for an election rematch outcome
Arab parties’ Joint List deal collapses as Tibi rejects proposed Knesset slate
Arab party leaders agreed in January to revive the Joint List, though Abbas said the technical alliance could split after the election, leaving Ra’am free to join a coalition.
I do not want Israel to have a Zionist government. It needs a democratic one - opinion
The next government should be formed by every party – Jewish or Arab – that accepts a common democratic platform.
Mansour Abbas' Ra'am party to hold first ever primary election for Knesset candidates
According to the party's statement, the conference is part of the completion of its organizational preparations and fulfills its constitutional requirements.
My Word: Political name of the game - opinion
It sometimes seems that politics has become more a ratings war than a campaign over real life-and-death issues.
Israel’s Arab vote potential: Politicians ignore potential election-winning demographic - opinion
Under the right circumstances, Arab voters could determine which bloc forms the next government.
Can Israel remain Jewish and democratic without Arab parties in government? - opinion
When Jews living in the Diaspora are discriminated against there is immediate criticism, but when Arabs are discriminated against in Israel, there is a nonchalant acceptance by Jewish Israeli society
Former MK, Hadash leader Mohammad Barakeh arrested, banned from WB, police say
According to the police spokesperson, Barakeh gave a speech in 2022 where he said "words of praise and identification with terrorists and terrorist organizations."
