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Politics · Full coverage

Hadash Party Faces Scandal Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Candidate

How 4 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, Arabic) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

67% left-leaning
Left 2Center 1Unrated 1

By עינב חלבי

First reported by Local Call · Sep 1, 2026

What happened

Women's rights groups have accused Jaafar Farah, a candidate for Israel's Hadash party, of sexual harassment and abuse of power, presenting six documented testimonies. Farah denies the allegations but expressed regret for any unintended offense, while the party is investigating and urged him to resign, which he refused.

  • 01Six documented testimonies of sexual harassment against Hadash candidate Jaafar Farah have emerged.
  • 02Women's rights groups presented evidence to Hadash leadership, urging Farah's resignation.
  • 03Farah denies allegations but apologizes for any unintended offense.
  • 04Hadash and Maki formed a team to address the issue and recommended Farah withdraw.
  • 05Farah refused to resign, citing a lack of formal investigation.
  • 06Balad party stated the national struggle cannot overshadow women's rights.

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OrganizationsHadash, Women Against Violence, A-Swar - Arab Feminist Movement, Maki, Joint List, Balad

Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewSep 2, 2026
Hadash Party Faces Scandal Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Candidate
HaaretzLeft · HebrewSep 2, 2026
Arab Women's Organization Reports New Evidence on Jaafar Farah Case
Arab48Unrated · ArabicSep 2, 2026
Women's Groups Report Six Harassment Claims Against Jaafar Farah
Local CallLeft · HebrewSep 1, 2026
Campaign Against Harassment Forces Political Reckoning in Arab Israeli Politics

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