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Joint List Unveils Candidates with Balad's Sami Abu Shahadeh Returning to Knesset
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 hour ago
What happened
The Joint List revealed its 2026 Knesset election candidates, with Youssef Jabareen leading Hadash, Ahmad Tibi second, and Balad's Sami Abu Shahadeh returning to parliament. The list includes rotation agreements and reflects a strategic opposition alliance ahead of the vote.
- 01Youssef Jabareen leads the Joint List as new Hadash chairman for 2026 elections.
- 02Ahmad Tibi is second on the list, followed by Balad's Sami Abu Shahadeh returning to Knesset.
- 03Rotation agreements were made for candidates ranked 6th to 10th after negotiations with Tibi.
- 04Jabareen opposes Israel's Jewish state definition and supports BDS activities abroad.
- 05Jabareen has been linked to support for individuals associated with terrorism.
- 06Balad returns to the Knesset after years outside through the Joint List alliance.
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