Balad Party
Israel’s 2026 election could bring record voter turnout across political camps - opinion
Israel’s upcoming election could bring the highest voter turnout in decades, testing the strength and resilience of its democracy.
Right-wing activists affiliated with Otzma Yehudit invade Arab Joint List Tel Aviv headquarters
Joint List offers safety net to government seeking to oust Netanyahu, opening door for Eisenkot
Attorney-General pushes for Israel's Supreme Court to ban leader of Arab party Balad from election
Israel elections: Joint List to run again, will not sit in 'racist occupation government'
Chairman MK Aymen Odeh did not close the door on the possibility of endorsing Yair Lapid or Benny Gantz to form the next government.
Shooting attack against civilian bus is "because of occupation", Balad chairman says
If the Joint List leaders don't publically support Balad's political program ahead of the Israeli elections, Balad will leave, said leader MK Sami Abou Shahadeh.
Ra’am, Balad choose their Knesset representatives
The 591 attendees at the Ra'am conference only chose their first four candidates. The number one, two and four spots were not challenged and were merely reaffirmed by the assembly.
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.
