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Man Arrested for Inciting Violence Against Arab Israeli Lawmaker

An Israeli Arab man was arrested for allegedly inciting the murder of MK Mansour Abbas on Facebook. Separately, incitement against Avigdor Lieberman was attributed to singer Morde…

Mansour Abbas Leads Arab Party Preferences in New Poll

A poll by "Kul al-Arab" found Mansour Abbas leading preferences among Arab party leaders with 29% support. Youssef Jabareen and Ahmed Tibi followed, while 24% preferred none of th…

Ra'am Party's Islamist Roots and Allegiance Questioned

An article critically examines the United Arab List (Ra'am) party, alleging its deep ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas, and questioning the sincerity of its leader Mansour…

Smotrich Slams 'Pro-Palestine' Chants in Galilee Town

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized pro-Palestine chants in Majd al-Krum, linking them to a loss of control and vowing to implement his party's plans for the Gali…

Arab Israeli Lawmaker Opposes Jewish Settlement Near Arab Town

Knesset member Mansour Abbas visited Majd al-Krum to protest a new Jewish settlement nearby, calling for its removal and urging police to prevent further escalation. He accused ri…

United Arab List Leader Calls Disqualification Bids Political Maneuver

Yahya Dahamsha, head of the United Arab List's political bureau, denounced disqualification requests from Likud and right-wing parties as a political tactic to avoid government ac…

Man Arrested for Inciting Violence Against Arab Israeli Politician

An Israeli Arab man was arrested for allegedly inciting violence against MK Mansour Abbas, head of the United Arab List party, following a social media post. His detention was ext…

Prominent Figures Attend Wedding in Baqa Al-Gharbiyya

The wedding of Mohammed, son of Dr. Ahmed Qadan, a United Arab List official, was held in Baqa Al-Gharbiyya. Prominent Islamic Movement figures and journalist Bassam Jaber attende…

Likud Seeks to Disqualify Arab Parties from Knesset Elections

The Likud party and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir have filed requests to disqualify the Joint List and the United Arab List from the Knesset elections, citing their a…

Israeli Settler Outpost Confrontation, Netanyahu's US Trip, and Political Maneuvering Dominate News

Protests continue against a new settler outpost in Majd al-Krum, while the Likud party seeks to disqualify Arab political lists. Prime Minister Netanyahu plans a US trip, and an I…

Ben-Gvir's Inflammatory Remarks About Abbas Spark Outrage

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has drawn criticism for a video where he uses vulgar slang to insult MK Mansour Abbas. The offensive remarks, posted on Instagra…

National Unity Government Emerges as Potential Israeli Political Option

Polls indicate a near-even split in Israeli politics, fueling discussions of a national unity government excluding far-right figures. US pressure for political settlements and a t…

Head of Ba'na Council Endorses United Arab List Ahead of Elections

The head of Ba'na's local council publicly endorsed the United Arab List (Ra'am) at an election rally, urging residents to vote for the party. Ra'am leaders discussed strengthenin…

Likud Seeks to Disqualify Arab Parties from Elections

The Likud party announced it will seek to disqualify Arab parties, the Joint List and the United Arab List (UAL), from upcoming elections, citing alleged support for terrorism. Th…

Arab Parties Debate 'Existential' Israeli Election Amid Gaza War

Arab Israeli Towns Grapple With Violence, Settlements, and Political Deals

Three people were found dead in a burned car in Israel, highlighting rising violence in Arab communities. Political parties signed a surplus vote agreement, while residents in Maj…

Arab Parties Sign Vote Surplus Deal Ahead of Elections

The United Arab List and the Joint List have signed a technical vote surplus agreement to prevent vote wastage in the upcoming elections, with no post-election political commitmen…

United Arab List Holds Major Election Rally in Jaljulia

The United Arab List held a large election rally in Jaljulia, with party leaders Mansour Abbas and Walid Taha speaking about increasing the party's influence to address community…

Arab Parties Sign Vote Surplus Deal, Pledge Fair Election Campaign

The Joint List and the United Arab List signed a vote surplus agreement and pledged to run a fair election campaign. The deal aims to maximize Arab voter turnout and prevent vote…

Arab 48 Program Tackles Israeli Election Issues, Arab Vote

The Arab 48 news website's new talk show "Inside the Box" analyzes Israeli election issues, including campaign strategies, party dynamics, and external relations. The second episo…

Arab Voters Hold Historic Chance to Curb Israeli Extremism, Analyst Argues

An analyst argues that Arab voters in Israel have a historic opportunity in the upcoming elections to significantly influence government formation and counter rising extremism. Th…

Arab Poll Shows Joint List Leading in Knesset Election Survey

A 24-hour online poll by Kul Al-Arab for the 26th Knesset elections shows the Joint List leading with 52.7% of votes, followed by the United Arab List with 35.5%. Arab parties col…

Lawyers Discuss Crime, Violence, and Knesset Elections in Arab Communities

Lawyers Amima Hamed and Ahmed Belha discussed rising crime, home demolitions, and political competition among Arab parties in Israel on Hala TV. They analyzed potential alliances…

Political Scientist Discusses Knesset Election Focus and Arab Party Disqualification Bid

Political scientist Dr. Salim Breik discussed the upcoming Knesset elections on Hala TV, focusing on campaign themes and the Central Elections Committee's handling of a bid to dis…

Joint List Urges Ra'am to Sign Vote Surplus Deal

Yousef Jabareen, head of the Joint List, is urging the United Arab List (Ra'am) to sign a vote surplus agreement to maximize Arab voter impact in the upcoming elections. He emphas…

Israeli Election Stalemate Points to National Unity Government

Israeli election polls show a near tie between the main political blocs, making a national unity government the most likely outcome. This scenario could involve either Benjamin Ne…

Far-Right Minister Ben-Gvir Accused of Spreading Lies About Arab MKs

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir requested the disqualification of the United Arab List and its leader, Mansour Abbas, from elections, accusing them of supportin…

Likud Holds Steady as Largest Party in New Israeli Poll

A new i24NEWS poll shows the Likud party holding steady with 27 seats as the largest party. The results indicate a tie between potential coalition and opposition blocs, each proje…

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…

Otzma Yehudit Seeks to Disqualify Arab Party Ra'am from Elections

The Otzma Yehudit party has asked Israel's Central Elections Committee to disqualify the Arab party Ra'am from the 2026 elections, citing alleged support for terrorism. The commit…

Israel Election Heats Up Amid Regional Tensions and Legal Battles

Israel faces escalating regional tensions and domestic political maneuvering as 38 lists submit candidacies for the Knesset elections. Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to sue Haaret…

Arab Parties Could Be Kingmakers in Upcoming Israeli Elections, Poll Suggests

A new poll shows Arab parties potentially winning 12 seats in the upcoming Israeli elections, positioning them as crucial "kingmakers" in coalition building. Benny Gantz's party l…

Arab Center for Mediation Director Criticizes Bid to Disqualify Arab List

Dr. Ghazal Abu Raya, director of the Arab Center for Mediation, criticized a request by Otzma Yehudit to disqualify the United Arab List from elections, calling it an attempt to e…

Likud Won't Sit With Arab Party, Minister Cohen States

Israeli Minister Eli Cohen stated that the Likud party will not form a government with the United Arab List and rejects reliance on non-Zionist parties. He also addressed settler…

Communist Party Leader Discusses Potential Vote Surplus Deal

Adel Amer, Secretary-General of the Communist Party, spoke on Hala TV about a potential vote surplus deal with the United Arab List. Other topics were also briefly mentioned.

New Faces Emerge in Arab Parties Ahead of Israeli Knesset Elections

Ahead of the October 27, 2026, Knesset elections, 38 lists have been submitted, including new candidates in Arab parties like the Joint List and United Arab List. Polls indicate v…

Muslim Cleric Reverses Boycott, Will Vote in Israeli Elections

Muslim cleric Muhammad Khaled Amara, formerly boycotting Israeli elections, will vote in the upcoming elections to prevent a right-wing government's return. He will only vote for…

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…

Gideon Sa'ar Ally Calls for Coalition with Arab Parties, Praises Mansour Abbas

Gideon Sa'ar, a member of the New Hope party, has called for forming a coalition government with Arab parties, specifically praising Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas. His remarks contra…

Far-Right Otzma Yehudit Party Finalizes Election List

The far-right Otzma Yehudit party, led by Itamar Ben-Gvir, has finalized its election slate, with MK May Golan taking the second spot. Meanwhile, Israeli judges fear potential san…

Arab Party Adds Jewish Lawmaker, Submits Knesset Candidate List

The United Arab List, an Arab political party in Israel, has submitted its candidate list for the Knesset elections, including a newly joined Jewish lawmaker. This move occurs wit…

United Arab List Submits Knesset Slate, Aims for 7 Seats

The United Arab List submitted its Knesset election list, aiming for at least seven seats to influence government change. Party leader Mansour Abbas criticized the current governm…

Ra'am Party Submits Knesset Candidate List, Seeks Arabic Ballot Name

Ra'am party chairman Mansour Abbas submitted his party's candidate list for the 26th Knesset elections. He stated the party sees itself as a partner in the next government and req…

Israeli Candidate Calls for Bridges, Dialogue, and Partnership

Yoav Segalovitch, a candidate on the United List, called for building bridges and opening dialogue and partnership after the United Arab List submitted its candidacy papers.

United Arab List Submits Knesset Election Slate in Kafr Qasim

The United Arab List party met with its top candidates in Kafr Qasim before officially submitting its election slate to the Central Elections Committee. The party aims to be a key…

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…

Arab Citizens Seek Integration in Israel, Poll Shows

A new poll shows that 90% of Arab citizens in Israel desire integration into society and politics, a sentiment largely unsupported by Jewish respondents. Despite this, Arab politi…

Poll Shows Third of Israeli Opposition Voters Favor Arab Party Alliance

A poll reveals that a third of Israeli opposition voters are more supportive of an alliance with the Arab United List (Ra'am) if former MK Yoav Segalovich joins the party. A major…