Arabs
Israel or Judea, democracy or religion: What the 2026 election was really about - opinion
The 2026 elections raised a fundamental question about whether Israel can reconcile its Jewish national identity with equal political citizenship.
Albert Camus' classic existential novel 'The Stranger' receives a sleek, stunning cinematic update
Why are Israelis surprised Arab voters showed up? - opinion
Qatar denies interfering in Israeli elections, calls allegations 'ridiculous and dangerous'
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.
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."
Netanyahu eyes unity government with Eisenkot as Likud considers alternative coalition arrangements
Sources close to Netanyahu are promoting a plan to bring Eisenkot into a unity government, potentially offering him a rotation as prime minister while excluding the ultra-Orthodox parties.
Arab voter turnout would have been lower had there been any other outgoing government - analysis
The memory of October 2000 has not faded, but it has been overtaken by the reality of the past four years, under a government that has done far more than neglect Arab citizens.
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.
Arab world hopes for an Israel without Netanyahu, but doubts it will change - opinion
Arab commentators are divided over whether Israel’s elections could revive regional diplomacy, but few expect a fundamental shift in policy toward the Palestinians.
WATCH: Joint List to air footage of Gaza’s destruction in Israeli election broadcast
The party said footage of Gaza’s destruction has been largely hidden from Israeli society, and accused other parties of "wanting more destruction."
Ra'am, Joint List push community for high voter turnout in hopes of boosting anti-Netanyahu bloc
If no bloc forms a workable government, it could lead to a period of political deadlock and then fresh elections in 2027, with Netanyahu left in charge in the meantime.
Yitzhar man indicted for spitting toward Jerusalem church door
As he passed the church, the indictment alleges, he spat toward its door out of hatred for Christians and Arabs.
Trump says French protests the result of 'nothing less than out-of-control mass migration'
Trump claimed that the protests were not about schools, and instead were "about Islam wanting to take over a once great country!"
