Arab parties
Court lifts restrictions on suspect in alleged Ra'am election bribery scheme
Decision follows release of doctor arrested on Election Day; police challenge another suspect’s release to house arrest
Israel's post-election deadlock highlights deep societal divides, Arab political ceiling - opinion
Likud maintains contact with Mansour Abbas's Ra'am, journalist claims
New election likely in Israel amid coalition shortcomings, Arab party power, expert says
Netanyahu meets Ben-Gvir, Smotrich as opposition leaders hold coalition talks
Netanyahu met Ben-Gvir and Smotrich as opposition leaders held separate talks. Eisenkot accused Likud of undermining the vote, while Lapid urged patience.
Arab Israelis, Palestinians view path to coalition through political clout - analysis
With record representation in the Knesset, Arab voters see a chance to influence Israel’s government and improve their daily lives, but opposition leaders remain divided over accepting their support.
Protesters rally outside Eisenkot's home with calls to include Arab parties in coalition
Chanting "There is no change without partnership," protesters gathered outside Eisenkot's Herzliya home, urging cooperation with Arab parties after the opposition fell 13 seats short of a majority.
Progressive US Jews call for Israel’s opposition bloc to welcome Arab parties
With neither the Netanyahu nor Eisenkot bloc capturing a majority in Tuesday’s vote, Arab parties could be kingmakers.
Ra'am's Abbas rejects election interference claims, denies Qatari links 'unlike Netanyahu'
The Shin Bet launched the investigation following a directive issued by Central Elections Committee Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg, citing "severe suspicions... regarding improper influence."
Israel election results signal political deadlock, raising three possible post-election scenarios
With neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot securing a parliamentary majority, Israel faces three possible outcomes: an opposition coalition, a unity government, or another election.
Netanyahu projected with 54 seats as Yair Golan calls for Arab-included opposition majority
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
Arab parties Ra'am, Joint List rise to 19 seats amid high turnout, election polling data shows
The projections would give the two parties combined either 18 or 19 seats in the 120-member Knesset, compared with their five seats each in the outgoing parliament.
Israel cannot promote democracy while sidelining Arab voters - opinion
Israel’s Arab misrepresentation by government officials and the disparaging rhetoric they face stain Israeli democracy and allow Israel’s adversaries to portray the country as their caricature.
Most young Arab Israelis are willing to vote for non-Arab parties, demand solution for crime - poll
Sixty percent of respondents said they would consider voting for a non-Arab party if it presented a clear plan to address issues important to them.
