Ra'am
Major shifts in Iran, Ra'am party opens its ranks - January 5, 2026
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Ra'am to open party to all Israelis, leader Abbas 'aims to recruits Jewish politicians'
Despite turbulent week, demand for commission of inquiry, bloc map remain stable - poll
Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas says Arab vote will ‘tip the scales’ in Israel election - FT
Arab Israelis push to revive Joint List as divisions threaten their political voice
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: “There is anger in the Arab street because the Arab politicians haven’t managed to work together," political analyst Mohammed Darawshe tells the Post.
Mansour Abbas says Ra'am will split from Shura Council, Muslim Brotherhood
Ra'am chair Mansour Abbas said his party will separate from the Shura Council and the Muslim Brotherhood, following US moves against the Islamist organization.
'Inflaming tensions': Bedouin mayor slams Ben-Gvir's unauthorized visit after meeting cancellation
The visit follows weeks of sharp clashes between the two and criticism Ben-Gvir faced during his previous trip to the town.
'Silencing Arabs': Arab factions slam Zionist opposition's part in Ayman Odeh impeachment
The two Israeli-Arab parties in the Knesset announced that they would boycott a meeting between the heads of their opposition parties due to some members in support for impeaching MK Ayman Odeh.
Mansour Abbas announces retirement: Next Israeli elections to be his last as MK
Although he appears willing to retire, Abbas’s departure from the Knesset may not be entirely within his control.
Former Ra’am leader: Hamas killed no civilians, hostages are ‘prisoners of war’
Abdulmalik Dehamshe, former Ra’am leader who held close ties with Hamas founder Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, justified Hamas's acts on October 7.
Chaos erupts in Knesset as MKs call to recognize Palestine in conference
MKs hosted a conference on Tuesday urging Israeli leadership to recognize a Palestinian state. Two coalition MKs shouted accusations in an attempt to disrupt the meeting.
N13 poll: Next PM is toss up between Gantz or Bennett
A News 13 poll indicates National Unity Party led by Benny Gantz wins 30 seats if elections held today. Likud strengthens slightly; Yesh Atid receives 15 seats.
Tally Gotliv debuts 'song' in Knesset, Ahmad Tibi expresses medical concern
Likud MK Tally Gotliv performed the famous Israeli tune made popular in the 1930s, attacking Arab MKs.
An unholy pact: The Hamas-affiliated Turkish organization collaborating with Ra’am
Ra’am had promoted fund-raising for the Khayr Ommah Foundation at least three times in the past, and its leaders have close ties with figures at Khayr Ommah.
Org. associated with Israeli Islamist party transfers money to Hamas-linked group
According to the report, the "Aid 48" association, which is related to Ra'am, transferred huge sums to the association through a Hamas member.
