Ra'am
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ra'am, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Parliament to Pay Over 676,000 Shekels to New MPs During Election Recess
During the Israeli election recess, six new Knesset members will receive over 676,000 shekels in salaries and benefits despite limited parliamentary activity. Several current MPs…
Itamar Ben-Gvir Accuses Left of Plotting Government Deal with Muslim Brotherhood After Yoav Segalovich's Resignation
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused the left of conspiring to form a government with the Islamist Ra'am party following Yoav Segalovich's resignation from Yesh Atid…
Itamar Ben-Gvir Condemns Yoav Segalovich's Resignation as Plot to Form Government with Ra'am
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir condemned Yoav Segalovich's resignation from Yesh Atid as a left-wing plot to form a government with the Arab party Ra'am. Segalovich su…
Yair Lapid Ally Yoav Segalovich Resigns from Knesset After Five Years
Yoav Segalovich, Yesh Atid MK and former Deputy Minister of Public Security, resigned from the Knesset after five years. He plans to remain active publicly and is reportedly negot…
Amit Segal Highlights Netanyahu’s New Precedent of Reserved Knesset Seats in Likud
Amit Segal revealed that Netanyahu has introduced reserved Knesset seats in Likud, a new practice for the party, with Gilad Erdan offered a reserved spot. Segal also discussed the…
Mansour Abbas Plans Major Overhaul of Ra'am Ahead of Tight Political Deadline
Mansour Abbas is leading a comprehensive restructuring of the Ra'am party, including new candidates and severing ties with the Shura Council, aiming to reposition the party ahead…
Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Vows to Push 'Defendant Law' in Next Israeli Government
Yoram Cohen, former Shin Bet chief and senior political figure, aims to pass the "Defendant Law" preventing indicted politicians from forming a government in Israel's next adminis…
Ra'am MK Walid al-Hawashla Calls for Increased Arab Political Mobilization to Oust Government
Ra'am MK Walid al-Hawashla urged Israel's Arab community to increase political awareness and voter turnout to defeat the current government, citing harmful policies against Arab c…
Professor Aryeh Eldad Claims Mansour Abbas Remains Committed to Islamic Movement's Strategy Against Israel
Professor Aryeh Eldad asserts that Mansour Abbas, leader of Ra'am, has not abandoned his Islamist ideology but follows a strategic plan to undermine Israel, despite his party's pa…
Yoav Segalovich Quits Yesh Atid as Talks to Join Ra'am Advance Amid Polls
MK Yoav Segalovich resigned from Yesh Atid and the Knesset, prompting serious talks with Ra'am about his joining. Ra'am is analyzing extensive polls to gauge the move's impact on…
Israeli Election Outcome Hinges on 10 Key Swing Mandates Amid Poll Noise
As Israel's 2026 elections approach, about 10 undecided mandates among swing voters will likely decide the outcome amid minor poll fluctuations. Parties like Yisrael Beiteinu and…
Gadi Eizenkot Leads with 23 Seats, Likud Close Behind in Latest Maariv Poll
A Maariv poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's party leading with 23 seats, Likud close behind with 22, and no major shifts in bloc balances. Most Israelis oppose including Ra'am in the coal…
Israel Katz Marginalized as Defense Minister Amid Political Struggles and Public Clashes
Israel Katz faces marginalization as Defense Minister under Netanyahu's shadow, focusing on political maneuvering and public clashes with the military. His controversial actions a…
Minister May Golan Condemns Mansour Abbas Following Investigative Report on Ra'am Leader
Israeli Minister May Golan criticized Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas after a Channel 14 documentary exposed his controversial views and alleged support for crime, promising to continu…
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…
Minister Struck Claims She and Smotrich First to Expose Ra'am's Ties to Islamic Movement
Minister Orit Struck and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claim they were the first to expose Ra'am's ties to the Islamic Movement and oppose forming a government with them. Stru…
MK Tzvika Fogel Calls to Ban Ra'am Following Channel 14 Investigation
MK Tzvika Fogel of Otzma Yehudit endorsed a Channel 14 investigation into Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas, calling for the Islamic Movement's ban to protect Israeli security. The docum…
Almog Cohen Calls Mansour Abbas a 'Fool' for Considering Him a Zionist Partner
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen condemned Mansour Abbas and Ra'am following a Channel 14 investigation revealing Abbas's conflicting public and private statements and alleged ties to…
MK Limor Son Har-Melech Calls to Disqualify Ra'am from Israeli Parliament Following Channel 14 Investigation
MK Limor Son Har-Melech calls for disqualifying the Ra'am party from the Knesset after a Channel 14 investigation revealed ties between Ra'am and terrorist groups. She argues Ra'a…
Moshe Feiglin Denounces Mansour Abbas as a Threat to Israel in Channel 14 Investigation
Moshe Feiglin condemned Mansour Abbas and the Islamic Movement as enemies within Israel's Knesset, following a Channel 14 investigation. He called for constitutional changes to af…
Ram Ben Barak Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot's Lack of Government Experience Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ram Ben Barak of the 'Together' party criticizes Gadi Eizenkot's lack of government experience despite his military background, expresses confidence in his own election prospects…
Yinon Magal Sparks Outrage With Controversial Remarks on Gadi Eizenkot's Family
Yinon Magal sparked outrage by criticizing former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot's family, particularly his late son who died in Gaza. His comments on family values triggered widespread…
Amsalem's Interview Sparks Debate Over Gadi Eizenkot's Potential Impact on Likud
Likud's Dudi Amsalem sparked debate by suggesting Gadi Eizenkot could join Likud if he adopts its views, amid concerns Eizenkot might draw votes away. Polls show Eizenkot leading…
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…
Yesh Atid Faces Major Losses as Joint List with Bennett Slumps in Polls
Yesh Atid lawmakers fear losing most Knesset seats due to the joint list with Naftali Bennett dropping in polls. Only a few top members are expected to retain seats as Bennett add…
Yoav Segalovich Signs Preliminary Deal to Join Ra'am Party in Second Spot
Yoav Segalovich and Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas have signed a preliminary agreement placing Segalovich second on Ra'am's Knesset list, pending final terms. The deal includes prom…
Radical Arab Movement Calls to Boycott Israeli Knesset Elections and Opposes Arab Parties' Government Participation
The radical Arab movement Bnei Al-Kafr has called for a boycott of Israeli Knesset elections, opposing Arab parties' participation in government and accusing them of promoting Isr…
Former PM Naftali Bennett Condemns Qatar’s Role in Gaza During Visit to Border Area
Naftali Bennett visited the Gaza border settlement of Netiv HaAsara, condemning Qatar for controlling Gaza and supporting militants. He accused Qatar of orchestrating attacks and…
Liberman Exposes 'Anything But Netanyahu' Camp's Strategy Amid Golan's Revealing Comments
Avigdor Liberman criticized Yair Golan for revealing the true agenda of the "Anything But Netanyahu" coalition, accusing them of hiding their real plans and relying solely on oppo…
Ayman Odeh Supports Palestinian State Proposal Backed by Netanyahu and Trump
Ayman Odeh, Hadash-Ta'al leader, supports a Palestinian state as part of Trump's plan accepted by Netanyahu, calls for Arab political unity, and criticizes opposition tactics ahea…
Can Jewish-Arab Partnerships in Israel Move Beyond Symbolism to Real Political Impact?
Jewish-Arab political partnerships in Israel, historically rooted but limited in impact, face a crucial test in the 2026 elections. Leaders like Mansour Abbas and Yoav Segalovich…
Ra'am Senior Official Says Adding Yoav Segalovich Aims to Boost Political Influence, Not Votes
Ra'am official Fadi Agawi says adding Yoav Segalovich aims to increase the party's political influence in the next coalition, not to gain Jewish votes, highlighting a strategy to…
Yaniv Meged and Guy Maroz Clash Over Who Qualifies as Left in Israel on 'The Patriots'
On the Israeli TV show "The Patriots," Yaniv Meged and Guy Maroz clashed over who qualifies as left-wing in Israel, debating Gadi Eizenkot's political stance and Netanyahu's past…
Bedouin Leaders Hold Emergency Meeting Over Tree Planting in Negev Amid Land Dispute
Bedouin leaders in the Negev held an emergency meeting after tree planting began near Bir al-Hamam under police guard, fearing it signals land confiscation. They called for resist…
Israeli Hostage Survivor Eli Sharabi Criticizes Politicians Over October 7 Tragedy Remarks
Eli Sharabi, an Israeli hostage survivor from the October 7 Hamas attack, condemned politicians for downplaying the tragedy and disrespecting victims. He criticized Netanyahu, Smo…
Senior Yachad MK Naor Shiri Criticizes Government Over Education Discrimination, Comments on Yoav Segalovich's Status
Senior Yachad MK Naor Shiri condemned the Israeli government for discrimination against Mizrahi women in education and clarified that Yoav Segalovich is on vacation amid speculati…
Netanyahu Freezes Likud List Slots to Control Right-Wing Chaos Ahead of 2026 Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is freezing reserved slots on the Likud list to control internal rivals and unify the right-wing bloc ahead of the 2026 elections. Likud plans to…
Islamic Movement Leader Urges Arab Voters to Back Ra'am for Political Influence
Sheikh Spivak Freij, leader of the Islamic Movement's southern branch and Ra'am representative, urges Arab voters to support Ra'am in the upcoming elections to gain political infl…
Abbas Faces Test as Yoav Segalovich May Join Ra'am Without Shura Council Approval
Yoav Segalovich may join the Ra'am party without approval from its Shura Council, causing internal uncertainty. Supporters include local leaders and Knesset members, but the counc…
Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid MK Yaron Levy Holds Talks with Likud Officials on Possible Party Switch
Yesh Atid MK Yaron Levy is in talks with Likud officials about joining their party amid growing criticism of Yesh Atid's leadership and election strategy. The discussions come as…
Naftali Bennett Faces Criticism for Political Alliance with Islamist-Linked Party
Naftali Bennett's decision to unite with Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party, amid revelations that a senior Yesh Atid member received an offer from the Islamist-linked Ra'am party, has…
Israeli Politics, Culture, and Global Tensions Highlight Upcoming Week in Sarugim
Sarugim previews a busy week in Israeli politics with election preparations and party shifts, cultural cinema releases, and global tensions including Trump's Iran threats and inte…
Avigdor Lieberman Rejects Coalition with Ra'am, Criticizes Likud as Ultra-Orthodox Lite
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, rejected cooperation with Ra'am and criticized Likud as an ultra-Orthodox lite party. He urged opposition unity to oust Netanyahu's…
Likud Campaign Targets Election Committee Over Voter Mobilization and Polling Stations in Elder Care
Likud and the Israeli coalition are intensifying efforts to restrict voter mobilization from abroad and eliminate polling stations in elder care facilities, aiming to suppress opp…
Mansour Abbas Hesitates as Yoav Segalovich Signals Support for Ra'am Alliance
Mansour Abbas and Yoav Segalovich have engaged in secret talks about a political alliance between Ra'am and Yesh Atid, stirring debate. Abbas remains cautious, emphasizing Ra'am’s…
Israeli Party Leaders Outline Divergent Visions for Coexistence Amid Regional Hostility
Shira Shapira Sets Conditions for Coalition Talks with Mansour Abbas
Shira Shapira, leader of the Beit Tzioni faction, sets clear principles for Israel's next coalition government, emphasizing a broad Zionist alliance based on shared values and exc…
Balad Condemns Mansour Abbas for Supporting Civil Service Among Israeli Arabs
Balad party sharply criticized Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas for supporting civil service among Israeli Arabs, calling it contrary to Arab public consensus and a form of Israelizatio…
