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Ahmad Tibi Faces Leadership Challenge From Party Deputy Ahead of Elections

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First reported by Srugim · 5 hours ago

What happened

Samir Ben Said challenges longtime Ta'al leader Ahmad Tibi for party leadership ahead of elections, risking a major political shift. Negotiations among Arab parties to form a joint list remain unresolved.

  • 01Samir Ben Said announces challenge to Ahmad Tibi for Ta'al party leadership.
  • 02Ahmad Tibi has been a key Arab Knesset representative for decades.
  • 03The leadership battle could end Tibi's long tenure and reshape Ta'al.
  • 04The contest occurs months before the upcoming elections.
  • 05Arab parties are negotiating a joint list but have not reached agreement yet.

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OrganizationsTa'al, Knesset, N12

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Ahmad Tibi Faces Leadership Challenge From Party Deputy Ahead of Elections
SrugimRight · Hebrew5 hours ago
Ahmad Tibi Faces Unexpected Leadership Challenge in Ta'al Party Ahead of Elections

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