Arab parties

The initiative stems from a legal battle to designate the Southern Faction of the Islamic Movement in Israel, Ra’am’s parent movement, as a terrorist organization.

The glass ceiling is more political than societal, despite the persistence of racism and mistrust among some Israeli Jews.

The Reservists Party is working toward a Zionist government, with talks underway for a potential alliance with Benny Gantz’s Blue and White ahead of the 2026 elections.

“I call on all Arab parties: let us unite, all of us. Let us bring 17 mandates,” MK Ayman Odeh said.

“We will know how to form a government, even with 58 seats,” said Eisenkot during an interview for N12, which sparked a series of attacks and reactions from several politicians

The Yisrael Beytenu chair said that his decision reflects the "basic values of the Zionist movement."

During the meeting, the Hadash-Tal Party presented a “roadmap toward the Joint List” to the leaders of the Ra’am and Balad.

Thousands of peace activists will stand together, participating in an anti-war, anti-hunger protest in Tel Aviv backed by the Hadash Arab party.

MK Ahmad Tibi said that “the four Arab lists must run together in a joint slate,” due to "the challenges facing Arab society in Israel and the state as a whole."

A large majority supports integration in government: If an election were held today, a list combining the four central Arab parties would win at least 13 seats.