Balad Party

A-G denies Zini's request to interrogate Arab party senior lawmakers, says evidence needed

Likud released a response to the A-G's decision later on Tuesday, accusing her of "attempting to conceal the truth from the citizens of Israel."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset on June 9, 2026.
An illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.

Qatar denies interfering in Israeli elections, calls allegations 'ridiculous and dangerous'

"These accusations are ridiculous and dangerous in equal measure. Qatar should not be used as a scapegoat for the political failures of certain Israeli politicians," he wrote.

|BySHIR PERETS
Arab Israelis and Israeli left-wing activist students take part in a rally marking the Nakba anniversary at Tel Aviv University, May 13, 2026.

What I learned speaking to Arabs voting in Israel's election - reporter's notebook

People were passionate about politics. Around 4,300 people voted in Abu Ghosh, which is 78 percent of the population. In Gilo, around 15,000 people voted, or 65-70 percent.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election

Israel’s 2026 election could bring record voter turnout across political camps - opinion

Israel’s upcoming election could bring the highest voter turnout in decades, testing the strength and resilience of its democracy.

|ByORI WERTMAN

Arab parties have joined the political game: What are the benefits?

From not being willing to cooperate with Meretz in 2015, the Arab parties in 2021 will be able to determine who is this country's prime minister in 2021.

MARCH 31, 2021ByHERB KEINON
Joint List MK Mansour Abbas alongside Blue and White leader Benny Gantz on Holocaust Remembrance Day, 2020

Israel Elections: Joint Arab List breaks up, leaving Mansour Abbas out

Ra'am decided to leave the Joint List last week after the other parties refused two ultimatums to vote together against LGBTQ issues, and to allow Abbas greater freedom to vote with the Right.

FEBRUARY 4, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
Members of the Joint List hold hands to celebrate the signing of their joint run, Feb. 4, 2021.

Sami Abu Shehadeh wins Balad primaries

Balad is considered to be the most hawkish among the Arab parties and sees itself as part of the Palestinian national movement.

JANUARY 23, 2021ByUDI SHAHAM
One of the billboards put up by Balad, as part of its campaign against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Saturday, January 16, 2020.

Balad Party to elect leader on Saturday

Balad will be running as part of the Joint List in the March 23 election.

JANUARY 21, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
One of the billboards put up by Balad, as part of its campaign against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Saturday, January 16, 2020.