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Balad Party Appoints Sami Abu Shehadeh Leader, Former B'Tselem Chair Orly Noy Joins List
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 27, 2026
What happened
Balad party named Sami Abu Shehadeh as leader and included former B'Tselem chair Orly Noy on its Knesset election list, aiming for a joint Arab list despite disagreements with Ra'am.
- 01Balad chose Sami Abu Shehadeh as party leader and head of its Knesset election list.
- 02Orly Noy, former B'Tselem chair, was placed fifth on Balad's candidate list.
- 03Balad plans a joint list with Hadash and Ta'al for the upcoming elections.
- 04Abu Shehadeh stressed forming a joint list based on national responsibility without defamation.
- 05He acknowledged disagreements with Ra'am but seeks cooperation among Arab parties.
- 06Balad rejects silencing national positions while allowing others free expression.
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