joint list Is it anti-democratic for Israeli MKs to be required to pledge loyalty to the state?Contrary to what critics might argue, pledges of loyalty are mandated by western political tradition. Opinion. Knesset scraps sessions after Joint List MK gets coronavirusKnesset tells employees to stay home, cancels meetings Thursday after Joint List MK tests positive for coronavirus Joint List MK tests positive for coronavirusMK Samy Abu Shahadeh tests positive for coronavirus after his driver tested positive for the virus. Will Israel find a way to keep terror-supporters out of the Knesset?How absurd that anti-Israel MKs are official representatives of Israel when they take part in international conferences and meetings. Op-ed. New bill would disqualify terrorist supporters from holding officeBill calls for any discovery of an MK's support for terrorism to be considered grounds for disqualification: Joint List MK sends Arab Mother's Day greetings to terror momsJoint List MK Sami Abu Shehadeh expresses his "appreciation" for the "heroic efforts" of the mothers of Palestinian Arab terrorists. Stop this insanity before it's too lateIt is not the Coronavirus that we have to fear, but a left-wing government supported by our enemies! Another Blue and White MK opposes minority governmentMK Omer Yankelevitch reportedly opposes minority government that relies on Joint List but won't vote against it. Gantz promises chaos and confusion in Israel for next six weeksGantz and his Netanyahu-hating coalition partners are ready to cosy up to and embrace 15 Joint List Knesset members who revile them, Netanyahu and the Jewish State. Watch: Bereaved families protest Joint ListFamilies of terror victims shout at Joint List MKs as they enter President's Residence. "Terrorist-supporters won't sit in the government." Joint List unanimously recommends GantzRecommendation includes Balad members. Significance: Gantz will receive mandate to form government tomorrow or the day after. Gantz's trick: Will ask that Joint List be included in governmentBlue and White chairman will ask that Arab MKs be included in emergency government. Smotrich to Gantz: Stop the petty politics. Balad chairman to attend meeting with Blue and WhiteBlue and White will try to convince Joint List party to agree to minority government which they will support from the outside. MK Ayman Odeh details concessions demanded in return for his party's supportJoint Arab List chair Ayman Odeh demands specific concessions in return for supporting minority gov't under Gantz leadership Lapid: "Establish a narrow government" with the cooperation of the Joint List“I admit that this is not the government that we wanted, but it is far superior to the current paralysis," Blue and White leader says. A minority, non Zionist government in IsraelCertain political groups want to throw basic, consensual assumptions about Israel's government into the fire. I fear that in the process, they will create a new fire. Report: MK Gabi Ashkenazi opposes minority governmentSenior Blue and White leader reportedly opposes government supported by Joint List, but won't vote against it. Signal from the Arab MKs to Netanyahu?MK Mansour Abbas hints that if Netanyahu acknowledges the Arab public is legitimate "there is something to talk about." Joint List MK: We will not support anyone who supports Deal of the CenturyMK Aida Touma-Sliman: Anyone who wants to be PM, must talk to us publicly. Joint List chairman: The impasse won't be solved without the ArabsMK Ayman Odeh in TV interview: The only way to resolve the political impasse is to include the Arabs. Blue and White not ruling out cooperation with Joint ListParty officials acknowledge in closed talks that cooperation with Joint List is possible if no other options exist to form a government. Labor MK: United Torah Judaism isn't a Zionist party eitherMK Omer Barlev says that just as haredi party "is not Zionist" and is a legitimate coalition partner, so too are the Arab parties. Blue and White MK not ruling out outside support from Joint ListMK Avi Nissenkorn won't rule possibility that the Joint List would support Gantz government without joining it. Gantz: Joint List will not be part of my governmentBlue and White chairman says the gaps between he and the predominantly Arab party are too deep to bridge.Join Arab List lays out conditions for joining Blue and White governmentJoint List chief Ayman Odeh says his party will back formation of Blue and White government - but only if Liberman is not included. Election committee approves request to ban Arab MK who praised terroristMK who lauded Samir Kuntar, terrorist behind the brutal 1979 Nahariya attack, banned from running for the Knesset. Blue and White to back disqualification of Arab MKJoint List warns of "implications" if Blue and White supports request to disqualify MK Heba Yazbak over support for terrorism. Joint List: We are the answer to Ben Gvir in the KnessetLeaders of predominantly Arab party declare their goal for the upcoming elections: We hope to achieve 15 seats. Joint List targets the Jewish votePredominantly Arab party intends to appeal to Jewish voters who are disappointed with the union between Labor-Gesher and Meretz. Smotrich refuses meeting with NetanyahuNational Union Chairman Betzalel Smotrich refuses meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'Let him not interfere with religious Zionism.' Joint Arab List looks to raise Arab turnout, net 15 seatsJoint List MK denies his 'Palestinian Martyrs' speech was incitement, claims his speech was edited to appear extreme. Joint List MK: Israel is worse than apartheidMK Ofer Cassif claims in speech that Israel's policy in Judea and Samaria is far worse than that of the apartheid regime in South Africa. Dichter warns: Disaster in the colors of blue and whiteDeputy Defense Minister warns against minority government supported by Arab MKs. "Stop this roller coaster before it starts moving." Elkin: Why is Liberman so silent?Minister Ze'ev Elkin criticizes Yisrael Beytenu chairman's silence in the wake of Joint List's criticism of Netanyahu. 'Form minority government to remove Netanyahu from office'Joint List MK Mansour Abbas says minority government with Arab support will not last long but necessary to get rid of Netanyahu. Knesset turmoil: 'Netanyahu starving, killing Gaza'Joint List MKs accuse PM of war crimes in conflict with Islamic Jihad in Gaza. Joint List MKs protest killing of Islamic Jihad leaderExtreme-left activists, MKs from Joint List, demonstrate against government, IDF, amidst conflict with Islamic Jihad in Gaza. Tibi: If new elections are held, we'll get 15 seatsJoint List MK says he would welcome new elections, stresses Joint List will not be part of a government. Joint List MK blasts the IDFMK Ofer Cassif, Hadash's sole Jewish representative, criticizes IDF activities in response to Gaza border protests. Tibi praises archterrorist as a 'national leader'Joint List MK explains his party's political aspirations after it recommended that Benny Gantz become prime minister. Joint List to Rivlin: Not all of us back Gantz as PMArab Joint List says three of its 13 MKs refuse to endorse Benny Gantz over Netanyahu, leaving Netanyahu with slight lead over GantzTibi to Rivlin: We own this land"We did not immigrate here, we were born here, we are a native population," says Joint List MK. Yariv Levin to Gantz: Reveal the agreement with the Joint ListTourism Minister: Israel's security policy cannot be determined by Ayman Odeh and Ahmed Tibi.Arab MK: Netanyahu prevents Palestinian stateJoint List MK explains why the party recommended Gantz: Getting rid of Netanyahu will thwart the "settlement plans". Arab Joint List holds last-minute vote on whether to back GantzJoint List to vote Sunday afternoon on whether to back Gantz for PM, guaranteeing him edge over the Likud.Joint List MK: Gantz in exchange for illegal constructionMK Ofer Cassif says Joint List conditions recommending Gantz on demands including opposition to law against illegal construction.Joint List MK: Terrorist was 'executed by the occupation'MK Ofer Cassif comments on elimination of terrorist who tried to stab security officers, says she was "executed". 'The Netanyahu era is over, he has to go'Arab MK Ahmed Tibi rejects the idea that a member of the Joint List will serve as opposition chairman. 'The era of Netanyahu is over'Joint Arab List chief celebrates party's projected 12-13 seats, lauding increased voter turnout in Arab sector. Israeli professors endorse Joint Arab ListAhead of Tuesday's Knesset election, more than 80 Israeli academics release ad calling on voters to back anti-Zionist Joint List party. Joint List chairman: Netanyahu is a 'psychopath'MK Ayman Odeh blasts PM: He is willing to burn everything in order to avoid going to prison. Joint List chairman: Ayelet Shaked is 'dangerous'Ayman Odeh reveals his opinions on Israeli politicians: "Netanyahu is the worst prime minister ever; I have an affection for Litzman." Joint List chairman: 'I'll be the first Arab opposition leader'MK Ayman Odeh says that if Blue and White joins a unity gov't, he'll lead the opposition.MK Tibi: 'I won't join Benny Gantz's gov't of generals'MK Tibi rejects Joint List chairman Odeh's statement that his party would join Blue and White. 'This is a utopian scenario.' New report: Arab Joint List illegally promoting draft dodgingReport comes ahead of Supreme Court hearing on petition to disqualify Joint List from running in election on grounds of supporting terror. Arab unity: Arab nationalist party joins Joint List'For the sake of ending the occupation.' Balad faction rejoins Joint List, ending split between Arab factions and creating single list. Arab parties reach deal for joint run - after PA intervenesCommunist party Hadash to run together with Arab nationalist party Ta'al, while Balad to run with United Arab List. |
