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Balad Chairman Expresses Regret Over Post-Oct 7 Remarks Amid Disqualification Bid
Balad chairman Sami Abou Shahadeh expressed regret over his post-Oct 7 remarks, which are now the basis for a disqualification bid by Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Both politicians ex…
Senior Arab Lawmaker Suggests Ousting Knesset Speaker Post-Election
Ahmad Tibi, a senior Arab Israeli lawmaker, stated his party's intention to work with Netanyahu's rivals to replace the Knesset speaker after the upcoming election, potentially en…
Businessman Roni Mana Accuses Journalist Amit Segal of Bias
Businessman Roni Mana accused journalist Amit Segal of bias in his reporting on Prime Minister Netanyahu's past dealings with Arab politicians. Mana urged Segal to present a more…
Israeli Justice Ministry Divided Over Disqualifying Arab Lawmaker Sami Abou Shehadeh
Senior officials in Israel's Justice Ministry are debating whether to disqualify Arab lawmaker Sami Abou Shehadeh from running for the Knesset due to alleged support for Hamas. Th…
Israeli Politics Marked by Shifting Alliances and Accusations
An Israeli political analyst criticizes internal divisions within the "change bloc" while accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of fostering a personality cult and engaging in hypocri…
Analyst: Netanyahu's Downfall Hinges on Keeping His Voters Home
Israeli political analyst Amit Segal suggests the opposition's best chance to unseat Prime Minister Netanyahu is to keep his voters apathetic. He warns that an active campaign, wh…
Israel's 'Trap of 61' Threatens Government Stability Ahead of Elections
Ahead of Israeli elections, a "trap of 61" refers to the difficulty in forming stable governments due to structural political and constitutional issues. Expert Muhammad Watad high…
Ofer Winter's Party Fails Election Threshold, Shifting Political Landscape
A new poll indicates Ofer Winter's "Am Israel" party will not pass Israel's electoral threshold, altering the projected Knesset seat distribution. The "change bloc" leads slightly…
Israeli Pollsters Face Potential Collapse of Predictive Models
Israeli pollsters face a potential crisis as current models may fail to represent hundreds of thousands of voters whose views have shifted due to the war. The article argues that…
Balad Party Denounces Disqualification Bid Against Sami Abu Shehadeh
The Balad party has labeled a disqualification petition against its chairman, Sami Abu Shehadeh, as political persecution. The petition, filed by Otzma Yehudit, cites comments Abu…
New Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Surpassing Left-Wing Bloc in Israeli Politics
A Channel 13 poll shows the right-wing bloc in Israel leading the left-wing bloc by two seats, with Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" party being the largest single party. Several parties…
Haifa Theater Event Honors 'Jenin Jenin' Director Amid Controversy
Haifa Theater is holding a memorial event for Mohammad Bakri, director of the controversial film 'Jenin Jenin,' which a court ruled defamed IDF soldiers. The event proceeded despi…
Israeli Election Committee to Hear Disqualification Bids
Israel's Central Elections Committee will hold hearings on September 23-24 to consider disqualification requests for multiple party lists and candidates, including Ra'am, Otzma Ye…
Gadi Eisenkot's Coalition Math Hinges on Arab Parties, Analyst Argues
An Israeli political analyst claims that any center-left government requires the support of Arab parties, particularly Ra'am, regardless of specific commitments made by National U…
Hamas Confirms Death of Top Commander in Gaza Strike
Hamas confirmed that Nael Abu Obeid, commander of its Rafah Brigade in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli strike on a displacement camp in Mawasi Khan Yunis. He was a senior Qassam Br…
Otzma Yehudit Seeks to Disqualify Arab Lawmaker Sami Abou Shehadeh
The Otzma Yehudit party filed a request to disqualify Arab lawmaker Sami Abou Shehadeh from the Knesset, citing his article supporting armed struggle against Israel. The petition…
Jewish Power Party Seeks to Disqualify Arab MK for Praising Hamas Attack
The Jewish Power party has asked for the disqualification of Knesset member Sami Abed al-Rahman, accusing him of praising the October 7 Hamas attack and calling the terrorists "re…
Israel's Attorney General Faces Pressure to Disqualify Arab Party Ra'am
MK Yitzhak Solberg has demanded that Israel's Attorney General respond to a request to disqualify the Arab party Ra'am, setting a deadline and refusing extensions. The article cri…
Netanyahu Faces New Political Threat from Opposition Unity
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a new political threat where a 59-seat bloc could lead to his ouster if the opposition unites and gains support from Arab parties. This con…
Two Key Factors Could Sway Upcoming Israeli Election Results
With 43 days until the election, the performance of Ofer Winter's party and Arab voter turnout are identified as key factors that could determine the outcome. Prime Minister Netan…
Israeli Election Candidates Linked to Support for Terrorists
Several candidates from Israel's "United List" have been revealed to have previously supported individuals convicted of terrorism. These revelations come as the election campaign…
Israel Eyes Law Change to Bar Terror Supporters from Knesset
Israeli lawmakers are proposing a change to the Basic Law: The Knesset, requiring candidates to sign a declaration affirming their commitment to the state's existence and laws. Th…
Likud Seeks to Disqualify Arab Parties in Election Gambit
The Likud party has filed a request to disqualify Arab parties Ra'am and the Joint List from the upcoming elections. The move is seen as a political strategy to weaken the opposit…
Arab Voters Seen as Netanyahu's Key Hope for 2026 Election Victory
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's best chance for winning the 2026 Israeli elections may come from Arab voters, according to an analysis of the current electoral map. The articl…
Arab Parties Sign Vote-Sharing Deal Ahead of Elections
The Joint List and Ra'am have signed a surplus vote agreement to prevent vote wastage and ensure a clean election campaign. This move aims to maximize their electoral strength and…
Arab Party Leader Warns of 'Great Danger' from Zionist Voter Recruitment
Balad party chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh warned of a "very serious danger" from "Zionist parties" attempting to recruit Arab voters. His party plans an "organized campaign" to preve…
Hapoel Tirah Scores Four in Victory; Two Teams Suffer Losses
Hapoel Tirah achieved a 4-0 victory in the first division league. Meanwhile, Ittihad Bnei Jatt and Hapoel Bnei Msas both lost their respective matches, while Maccabi Umm Al-Fahm d…
Jewish Ex-Cop Joins Arab Party Ra'am to Bridge Israeli Divides
Yoav Segalovitz, a Jewish former police officer, has joined the Arab party Ra'am as its first Jewish candidate, aiming to build bridges between Israel's Jewish and Arab communitie…
Gadi Eisenkot Eyes Prime Minister's Residence with Minority Government Strategy
Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party is planning to form a minority government after the upcoming elections, aiming to secure the Prime Minister's residence by becoming the largest par…
Israeli Lawmakers Trade Barbs Over Election Spending and Party Integrity
Israeli lawmakers Yulia Malinovsky and Benny Gantz's Blue and White party engaged in a public dispute over election campaign spending and party integrity. Malinovsky accused Gantz…
Israeli Polls Show Arab Parties Gaining 11-14 Knesset Seats
Israeli opinion polls following the close of party lists project Arab parties will win between 11 and 14 seats in the Knesset, potentially playing a kingmaker role in government f…
Israeli Lawmakers Trade Barbs Over Election Spending and Alleged Corruption
MK Yulia Malinovsky accused Benny Gantz's National Unity party of wasting NIS 15 million in public funds on a doomed election campaign. National Unity retaliated by calling Malino…
Ben-Gvir Party Seeks Ban on Arab Israeli Political Group
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's party, Otzma Yehudit, has petitioned the High Court to ban the Arab Israeli party Balad, alleging support for terrorism and a threat to state se…
Israeli PM Netanyahu Received Pre-Oct. 7 Warning, Did Not Update IDF, Shin Bet
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly received a warning about the October 7th attacks days in advance but failed to inform the IDF and Shin Bet. The article also includes…
Far-Right Minister Seeks to Bar Arab Party, Leader from Knesset
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's party, Otzma Yehudit, has formally requested the disqualification of the United Arab List (Ra'am) and its leader, Mansour Abba…
Israeli Politics Returning to 1970s Model of Leader-Centric Parties
An Israeli democracy researcher warns that many parties are returning to a 1970s model where leaders, not internal primaries, select Knesset candidates. This trend weakens interna…
Israeli Parties Finalize Lists for 2026 Elections Amidst Alliances and Solo Runs
Israeli political parties have submitted their final lists for the 2026 elections, revealing new alliances and independent runs. Key parties like Likud have finalized their slates…
Arab Parties Finalize Knesset Lists as Deadline Looms
Arab political parties finalized their lists for the 26th Knesset elections by the submission deadline. The Joint List and the United Arab List will compete separately, while the…
Hadash Party Candidate Jaafar Farah Withdraws Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Jaafar Farah, a candidate for Israel's Hadash party, withdrew from the Knesset race following sexual harassment allegations. The party council voted to suspend his candidacy, repl…
Israeli Parties Finalize Knesset Lists Ahead of Deadline
Israeli political parties, including Likud, Shas, United Torah Judaism, and Blue and White, submitted their final Knesset lists on September 8, the deadline day. The submissions f…
Shas Party Unveils Knesset List with New Faces and Key Promotions
The Shas party has released its candidate list for the upcoming Knesset elections, with Aryeh Deri at the helm and significant promotions for MK Yinon Azulai and reserve officer D…
Israel's Knesset Election Lists Close Amid Likud's Internal Drama
Israel's Knesset election candidate lists closed on September 8th, with several parties, including Likud, submitting on the final day. Likud's list remained uncertain as Prime Min…
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…
Mansour Abbas's Political Project: Pragmatism Over National Identity
An analysis of Mansour Abbas's political strategy argues he prioritizes the practical well-being of Arab citizens in Israel over strict adherence to national identity, advocating…
National Accord Committee Head Urges Arab Party to Boycott Elections
Mohammad Ali Taha, head of the National Accord Committee, sent a letter to Rula Daoud, leader of the "Baladna Makan" party, asking them to boycott the upcoming October elections…
Netanyahu Warned of October 7 Attack, Report Claims
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly received a specific warning about the October 7 attack and did not inform the IDF or Shin Bet. His office initially denied the report…
Israelis Traveling to and Doing Business in Bali Amidst Controversy
Israelis are traveling to and operating businesses in Bali, Indonesia, despite the lack of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Entry is permitted through a strict visa…
Food Importer Baladi Sued for $330,000 Over Alleged Logo Infringement
Food importer Baladi is being sued for NIS 1.2 million by Chi Bari over allegations that Baladi used a logo similar to Chi Bari's registered quality mark, potentially misleading c…