Joint List Head Discusses Election Impact and Arab Community Issues with EU Envoy

Yousef Jabareen, head of the Joint List, met on Tuesday with Christophe Bigot, the EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process, and his delegation. The discussion focused on the political ramifications of the recent Knesset election results and the significance of broad political participation by the Arab community, which achieved unprecedented parliamentary representation. Jabareen also outlined the Joint List's positions and its anticipated role in the upcoming political phase.

Jabareen highlighted issues of discrimination faced by the Arab community, including crime, home demolitions, and racism. He warned of the dangers of incitement led by Netanyahu and right-wing figures against the Arab community, suggesting it aims to delegitimize their political role and prevent the downfall of the current government. He emphasized the Joint List's commitment to deepening its international engagement and raising Arab community issues in influential global forums to protect their rights and bolster their political and public activism.

The meeting took place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 21:38. The Joint List, led by Professor Yousef Jabareen, discussed the political effects of the Knesset elections and the importance of Arab community political participation, which has reached new levels. They also covered the Joint List's stance and future role.

Jabareen also presented the discrimination issues affecting the Arab community, such as crime, home demolitions, and racism. He cautioned against the dangerous incitement from Netanyahu and right-wing leaders targeting the Arab community, which he believes seeks to undermine their political legitimacy and prevent the current government's collapse. Jabareen stated that the Joint List is working to increase its international efforts and bring Arab community concerns to global platforms to safeguard their rights and enhance their political and popular struggles.