Balad Party
Attorney-General pushes for Israel's Supreme Court to ban leader of Arab party Balad from election
The Supreme Court is reviewing the Central Elections Committee’s September 23 decision to disqualify Abu Shehadeh, as required before the disqualification of an individual candidate can become final.
Experts warn party disqualification bids risk intimidating, disenfranchising Arab voters
Qatar criticizes Israel democracy, promotes own advancing social rights during UN General Assembly
Central Elections Committee bars Arab Ra'am, Joint List parties from running in October elections
Ex-MK Haneen Zoabi convicted of fraud, forgery in plea deal
Former Balad MK Haneen Zoabi and 12 others were convicted of fraud and forgery by the Nazareth Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Indictment filed against former MK Haneen Zoabi on fraud, forgery charges
Zoabi was investigated along with about 35 other suspects, including senior officials at the time in the Balad party, on suspicion of committing forgery and fraud.
Joint List MK to FC Barcelona president: Cancel match vs Beitar Jerusalem
Last year, Around 1,200 people joined Meretz MK Tamar Zandberg in demanding Defense Minister Benny Gantz designate Beitar's far-right fan club 'La Familia' as a terrorist organization.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Balad Party to elect leader on Saturday
Balad will be running as part of the Joint List in the March 23 election.