Israeli Arabs
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.
Yoseph Haddad says he will be Israel's next public diplomacy minister, predicts election 'surprise'
Arab Hadash-Ta’al, Ra’am parties sign agreement to reduce risk of lost votes
Adalah clashes with Israeli universities over alleged discrimination against Arabs after Oct. 7
'Ben-Gvir's soldiers': Teenager arrested on suspicion of assaulting Arab bus driver in Beit Shemesh
"I turned to get the phone to call the police," the driver recalled. "But suddenly, punches to the head, blows to the right and left until I lost consciousness. I only woke up in the ambulance."
Nearly three-quarters of Arab-Israelis want new political leadership ahead of elections, poll finds
A new survey published Wednesday found that 74% of respondents believe Arab society urgently needs new public figures and leadership, amid political divisions ahead of the Knesset elections.
‘Violent and baseless raid’: Human rights group demands probe of police over Umm el-Fahm wedding
The Mossawa Center said police used stun grenades, a Taser, and disproportionate force during the Saturday night raid, although no weapons were found and no arrests were made.
Desert Reconnaissance Battalion: The Arab IDF unit the world needs to know about - opinion
This unit is made up largely of Arab soldiers, including but not limited to members of Israel’s Bedouin and Druze communities. And few people outside Israel even know it exists.
Anti-Arab racism in Israel’s health system ignores a critical doctor shortage - opinion
The situation isn’t straightforward, since Israel is still in a state of war. However, that does not change the fact that the Israeli Arabs are not guilty of constituting a danger to the state.
The lie of apartheid: The 2026 Israel election is a display of the country's diversity - opinion
Regardless of the final outcome of this election, it looks like this race could finally bury the apartheid myth about Israel.
West Bank annexation supported by nearly 40% of Israeli Jews, JPPI poll finds
Notably, 19% of Arab Israelis said they support Israel annexing the West Bank, assuming citizenship would be granted to the Palestinians living there.
'Racist incitement': Israeli medical groups decry claims of soldier abuse by Rambam's Arab staff
"The Israeli health system relies daily on the joint work of doctors, nurses, and medical staff, Jews and Arabs, doctors in every person regardless of religion, nationality, or political position."
Israeli ex-security officials contact Abbas as potential Segalovitz move attracts Jewish candidates
"Recently, several people approached Ra'am following the negotiations with Yoav Segalovitz. A group was formed specifically of former senior officials and others," Muhammad Majadle said.
Israel Katz orders IDF probe into alleged mistreatment of wounded soldiers at Rambam hospital
Hadash called Katz's urging for an investigation "a dangerous exploitation of the authority of the state and the military establishment for the purpose of political and racist persecution."