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Rabbi and Activist Charged with Inciting Racism Against Arab Doctors
An Israeli rabbi and an activist have been indicted for inciting racism against Arab doctors. Rabbi Meir David Shmueli allegedly claimed Arab doctors kill more than Hamas, while G…
Arab Party Leader Vows Unprecedented Moves to Oust Netanyahu
Ahmad Tibi, leader of the Arab Ta'al party, announced plans for unprecedented actions to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power, stressing the necessity of Arab lawma…
Israel's Opposition Parties Form Alliances to Boost Knesset Representation
Four main Israeli opposition parties have signed surplus-vote agreements ahead of the October 27 elections to maximize their Knesset representation and consolidate the anti-Netany…
Arab Parties to Sign Vote-Sharing Deal Ahead of Elections
Joint List Chairman Ahmad Tibi announced his party will sign a surplus vote agreement with Ra'am, led by Mansour Abbas. Tibi also stated the Joint List aims to replace the right-w…
Joint List and United Arab List to Sign Vote Surplus Agreement
The Joint List and the United Arab List parties are finalizing a surplus vote agreement to prevent wasted Arab votes in the upcoming Knesset elections. Amjad Shabita and Yahya Dah…
Israel's Election Landscape Set with 38 Parties, Netanyahu Bloc Dominates
Israel's upcoming election features 38 parties submitting candidate slates, highlighting a division between pro- and anti-Netanyahu blocs. Key parties revealed their lists, with n…
Joint List Submits Knesset Slate, Vows to Oust Netanyahu Government
The Joint List, an alliance of Arab political parties, submitted its Knesset candidate list, vowing to be the decisive force in ousting the current Israeli government. The group a…
Israeli Parties Submit Knesset Candidate Lists Ahead of Elections
Dozens of Israeli political parties have submitted their candidate lists to the Central Elections Committee for the 26th Knesset elections. The submissions include major parties a…
MK Tibi Comments on Replacement of Veteran Knesset Members Gafni and Maklev
Knesset Member Ahmad Tibi shared his views on the impending replacement of veteran lawmakers Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev, who are ending their long careers in public service. Tibi'…
Police Spokesperson Faces Disciplinary Review Over Remarks
Israeli Police spokesperson Superintendent Aryeh Doron is undergoing a disciplinary review for controversial remarks made in an interview, including criticism of Yair Golan and pa…
Israeli Election Committee's Power to Disqualify Candidates Limited by Supreme Court
Israel's Central Elections Committee, despite its political makeup, cannot make final decisions on disqualifying candidates or parties. The Supreme Court holds the ultimate author…
Netanyahu's Ex-Advisor Details His 'Poison Machine' and Personal Weaknesses
Former Netanyahu advisor Ruti Bar claims the Israeli Prime Minister's political success stems from a "poison machine" that manipulates public opinion and his own extreme sense of…
Joint List Candidate Withdraws Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Jafar Farah, a candidate for the Joint List in the upcoming Knesset elections, has withdrawn his candidacy following allegations of sexual harassment. The Hadash party announced h…
Arab Local Leaders Urge Vote-Sharing Pact Amid Joint List Failure
Israel's Arab local leaders are calling for a surplus vote agreement between the Joint List and the United Arab List after a unified list failed to materialize. The leaders also u…
Ben Gvir's Party Distributes Controversial Children's Book Praising Minister
The Otzma Yehudit party, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, distributed a children's book praising his policies and disparaging Arab lawmakers outside Israeli scho…
Arab-Israeli Partnership Debate Echoes 80-Year-Old Ideological Divide
An opinion piece argues that the debate over Arab-Israeli partnership in Israel echoes an ideological conflict from 1944, where Jewish leadership sought conformity from Arabs. The…
Palestinian Authority Fears Netanyahu-Ben Gvir Victory, Pushes Arab Party Unity
A Channel 12 News correspondent reported that the Palestinian Authority is actively pressuring Arab political parties in Israel to unite for upcoming elections, fearing a victory…
Beitar Jerusalem Fans Storm Field After Heavy Loss; Politician Cites Double Standards
Beitar Jerusalem fans attempted to storm the field after a 4-1 loss to Maccabi Netanya, prompting criticism from MK Ahmad Tibi about perceived double standards in enforcing league…
Arab Parties Unite Ahead of Israeli Elections, Boosting Arab Voter Turnout Prospects
The unification of Arab parties Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad in Israel is expected to increase Arab voter turnout and influence election outcomes. Professor Osnat Akirav highlights th…
Netanyahu Rejects Mansour Abbas's Palestinian State Claims, Condemns Left-Muslim Brotherhood Alliance
Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected Mansour Abbas's claim of a recognized Palestinian state and vowed no Iranian-controlled Palestinian state would be established under his leadersh…
Joint List Leaders Urge EU to Increase Pressure on Israel Over Arab Minority Rights
The Joint List leaders met EU ambassadors in Tel Aviv to criticize Israeli policies affecting Arab citizens and called for increased EU involvement to protect rights and promote a…
Balad Leader Sami Abu Shahadeh Criticizes Mansour Abbas, Open to Cooperation with Gantz
Sami Abu Shahadeh, Balad chairman, criticized Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas for blocking an earlier Arab joint list formation and expressed openness to cooperating with Benny Gantz u…
Survey Reveals 74% of Arab Israelis Demand New Leadership Amid Political Divisions
A new survey shows 74% of Arab Israelis want new leadership amid declining trust in current political figures ahead of Knesset elections.
Hadash, Balad, and Ta'al Agree to Joint List for Upcoming Elections
Hadash, Balad, and Ta'al have agreed to form a joint list for the upcoming elections, with Yusuf Jabareen heading the list and Ahmad Tibi leading the faction.
Joint List Reunites Without Abbas, Led by Jabareen, Tibi, and Abu Shahadeh
Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad have agreed to reunite as the Joint List for the upcoming Israeli elections, led by Yosef Jabareen, Ahmad Tibi, and Sami Abu Shahadeh, aiming to win nine…
Israel Bars MK Ahmad Tibi From Meeting Gaza Hospital Director Detained for Terror Links
Israel's Prison Service blocked MK Ahmad Tibi from meeting Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, Gaza hospital director detained for Hamas terror ties, citing security risks under Minister Itama…
IDF Investigates After Detainees Marked with Numbers on Foreheads in West Bank Operation
The IDF acknowledged marking detainees with numbers on their foreheads during a West Bank operation in Kafr Qabatiya, arrested suspects, and pledged to address the issue after cri…
Likud Sends Legal Warning to Gadi Eizenkot’s Party Over Altered Campaign Ad
Likud’s legal advisor sent a warning to Gadi Eizenkot’s party over a digitally altered campaign billboard, demanding its removal by Monday noon or threatening legal action. The di…
Israeli Arab Parties Must Uphold Israeli Flag and Anthem to Join Government Coalition
An Israeli commentator asserts that only parties whose members display the Israeli flag and respect the national anthem should join the government coalition, excluding Arab partie…
Yair Golan's Religious Turn and Political Clashes Highlight Israeli News Roundup
Israeli news highlighted Yair Golan's religious shift and political tensions involving Ahmad Tibi and Tali Gottlieb, alongside social protests and personal stories, reflecting div…
Internal Rift in Arab Parties Threatens Israel's Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Ahead of Elections
Tensions among Israel's Arab parties threaten to split their vote ahead of elections, risking the anti-Netanyahu bloc's majority. Failed negotiations between Hadash, Ta'al, and Ba…
Gideon Sa'ar Accidentally Sends Insulting Message to Raviv Drucker Instead of Ahmad Tibi
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar mistakenly sent a private message insulting journalist Raviv Drucker to Drucker himself instead of Ahmad Tibi. Drucker revealed the incident on TV, c…
Yotam Zamri Condemns Ahmad Tibi as Arafat's Advisor Responsible for Jewish Bloodshed
Yotam Zamri criticized Knesset member Ahmad Tibi as a former advisor to Yasser Arafat responsible for Jewish bloodshed, rejecting left-wing distinctions between personal character…
Raviv Drucker Criticizes Ahmad Tibi for Undermining Change Government and Blocking Arab Party Unity
Raviv Drucker sharply criticized Ahmad Tibi for causing the fall of Israel's change government and blocking Arab party unity, hindering political progress.
Arab Parties Struggle to Form Joint List Ahead of Israeli Elections Amid Disputes
Three Arab parties in Israel face a deadlock over forming a joint electoral list due to disputes over candidate rankings, with Ta'al rejecting the reconciliation committee's propo…
Yoav Segalovitz Seeks Technical Alliance with Mansour Abbas’s Ra'am Ahead of August Party Conference
Yoav Segalovitz plans to join Mansour Abbas’s Ra'am party list as number two but remain independent, seeking freedom from party discipline and reaffirmation of Israel as a Jewish…
Ahmad Tibi Freezes Joint List Talks Over Candidate Ranking Dispute
Negotiations to form a joint Arab electoral list in Israel stalled after Ta'al, led by Ahmad Tibi, rejected a candidate ranking proposal. Hadash and Balad accepted the plan, but T…
Families Accuse Rambam Hospital of Neglecting Severely Wounded IDF Soldiers from Lebanon Conflict
Families of four IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon accuse Rambam Hospital of neglect and harsh treatment, prompting Defense Minister Yoav Ketz to order an urgent investigation. Ramb…
Suleiman Maswadeh Delivers Sharp Critique of Netanyahu and Right-Wing Media on Channel 13
On August 6, 2026, Channel 13 commentator Suleiman Maswadeh replaced Moria Asraf and delivered a sharp monologue criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu, his wife, and right-wing med…
Ram Ben Barak Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot's Lack of Government Experience, Confident in Knesset Return
Knesset member Ram Ben Barak expressed confidence in his re-election prospects and criticized Gadi Eizenkot's lack of government experience despite his military background. He als…
Avi Shoshan Revises View on Mansour Abbas After Watching Documentary on Channel 14
Avi Shoshan, a panelist on Channel 14's "The Patriots," changed his view of Mansour Abbas after watching a documentary revealing Abbas's true political stances. Shoshan, who once…
Likud's Hanoch Milwiczky Warns Ultra-Orthodox Against Political Fragmentation Amid Budget and Draft Debates
Likud MK Hanoch Milwiczky defended budget releases during the recess and criticized opposition and the Attorney General for politicizing ultra-Orthodox draft issues. He warned ult…
Likud and Smotrich's Religious Zionism Gain Strength in Latest Israeli Poll
Shin Bet Security Review Blocks Candidates From Sharia Court Judicial Posts for First Time
Shin Bet conducted a security review of Sharia court judge candidates before their appointment, leading to the disqualification of several with ties to a banned Islamic Movement f…
Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad Plan Joint List for Upcoming Elections Without Ra'am
Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad are preparing to announce a joint electoral list without Ra'am, aiming to finalize details with a mediation committee and establish a non-aggression pact…
Truck Overturns at Shaar HaGai Fuel Station, Injuring MK Ahmad Tibi’s Niece
A truck overturned at the Shaar HaGai gas station on Highway 1, injuring four vehicles and moderately wounding 17-year-old Ahmad Tibi’s niece, who was trapped and hospitalized. Re…
Ra'am Party to Hold Its First Ever Primaries Ahead of Upcoming Elections
Ra'am, led by Mansour Abbas, will hold its first-ever primaries on August 22 to prepare for upcoming elections and strengthen its role amid challenges faced by the Arab community…
Israeli Parliament Passes Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Colorful Political Moments
The Israeli Knesset unanimously passed a Basic Law recognizing Torah study as a core state value, amid lively debates on prayer traditions and cultural representation. Lawmakers e…