Balad Party

Arab parties sign commitment to re-establish joint list ahead of Israel's elections

The bloc, once made up of the four Arab parties, began to break apart ahead of the 2021 elections after Ra’am left the alliance.

|ByKESHET NEEV
An Israeli Arab casts her ballot at a polling station inside a church in the northern town of Reineh, March 17, 2015.
A man lights a cigarette with fire from a burning picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Israelis rally in support of the nationwide protests happening in Iran, in Holon, Israel, January 14, 2026.

Majority of Israelis favor joint US-Israel action against Iran - poll

The responses were divided into those who support Israel joining the attack only if Iran first attacked or prepared to attack (29%) and those who would support Israeli participation regardless (44%).

|ByTZVI JASPER
Knesset members attend a plenum hearing, October 29, 2025; illustrative.

Despite turbulent week, demand for commission of inquiry, bloc map remain stable - poll

Against the backdrop of the draft law, the establishment of a government commission of inquiry, and the interview by Eli Feldstein on the Qatargate affair, coalition parties maintain their strength.

|ByMOSHE COHEN
Joint List party chairman Ayman Odeh visits the home of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in Jenin, in the east Jerusalem Neighborhood of Beit Hanina, May 11, 2022

How did Israeli-Arabs react to Benjamin Netanyahu's election victory?

The Jerusalem Post spoke to two experts on the Israeli-Arab population in an attempt to understand the citizens' thoughts and feelings about the incoming coalition and government.

|ByELIAV BREUER

Arab world condemns Israel Police for violent Temple Mount clashes

"Every time Israel challenged sovereignty in al-Aqsa Mosque, it lost – and so it will be this time as well."

MAY 9, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE, REUTERS
Israeli riot police clash with Palestinian worshippers at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem Old City on May 7, 2021.

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.