Knesset eases disqualification of pro-terror MKs
Plenum passes bill to disqualify candidates who support terror in words, not just in deeds, making it easier to block radical Arab MKs.
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Liberman: Punishment handed out to Arab MKs is a 'joke'
Yisrael Beytenu chairman says suspension of three Arab MKs who met families of terrorists will not deter them from repeating their actions.
Coalition confirms PM's law to oust pro-terror Arab MKs
Law mandating suspension of MK for 'improper conduct' to be promoted through Constitution, Law and Justice Committee.
Netanyahu orders legal action against Balad MKs
Prime Minister asks Attorney General to examine what legal action can be taken against Arab MKs who met terrorists' families.
Bereaved son livid over MKs' meeting with terrorist families
Micha Avni, son of 76-year-old Richard Lakin, calls for Arab MKs who met terrorists' families to be investigated for incitement.
Netanyahu and Edelstein file complaint against Arab MKs
In an unprecedented move, Prime Minister and Knesset Speaker file complaint against Arab MKs who met with family members of terrorists.
Arab MKs back Swedish Foreign Minister against Israel
Joint List party condemns Israel for 'crimes' against Palestinians, blames 'occupation' for terror, radicalism and war.
Arab MKs blame the government for B'Tselem fire
Arab MKs quick to blame fire at B'Tselem offices on the Israeli government, which they claim incites against leftist NGOs.
Arab Israeli MKs denounce terror attack – in their own way
Leadership of Arab sector comes out against the Tel Aviv attack but also calls Netanyahu a colonialist inciter.
Joint List threatens 'consequences' over Islamic Movement ban
Arab party chairman warns of 'national demonstrations' after ban on terror group, says he is in favor of a 'struggle' against Israel.
Elkin: I'll continue telling Tibi what I think of him
Minister Ze’ev Elkin not deterred by the reprimand from the Knesset's Ethics Committee, says he'll continue to tell Arab MKs the truth.
Arab MKs Will Go to Temple Mount despite PA Pressure
General strike in the Arab sector and large rally scheduled for Tuesday. MKs will try to enter Temple Mount Wednesday.
Tibi, Arab MKs to Test Netanyahu's Temple Mount Ban
Ahmed Tibi and other Arab Mks plan to protest - and test PM Netanyahu's declaration that all MKs are banned from the Temple Mount.
Netanyahu Clarifies: Temple Mount Ban Includes Arab MKs
Prime Minister zigzags on Temple Mount, deciding Thursday to also ban Arab MKs from the holy site.
Watch: Arab MK Erupts at Jews on Temple Mount
Joint List MK Taleb Abu Arar curses Jews, asserting 'this is our mosque,' as Arab women shout 'Allahu Akbar' in background.
Watch: Arab MK Goes Berserk on Temple Mount
MK Jamal Zahalka says 'to hell' with Jewish visitors in rant against police at Judaism's holiest site.
Police Blast Arab MKs in Aftermath of Temple Mount Rioting
Police had their hands full Sunday as Arabs threw firebombs, fireworks, rocks and other objects at them on the Temple Mount.
Erdogan: Israel Defending Temple Mount 'A Red Line'
Turkish President says that defense of Judaism's holiest site 'could deteriorate the situation,' hours after meeting with Hamas leader.
Jewish Home MK: Arab MKs' Trip is 'Treason'
Arab MKs meet Turkey's Erdogan and Jordan's Abdullah II. MK Slomiansky: 'Why not meet with ISIS, too?'
Arab MKs Fume Over New Anti-Terror Bill
Joint List claims the main objective of anti-terror law is to 'suppress the Palestinian minority in Israel.'
Liberman: Netanyahu 'Shooting the State in the Foot'
Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts Netanyahu for transferring funds to Arab municipalities through Arab MKs.
Arab MKs to Visit Temple Mount to Protest Jewish Visitors
MKs from the Joint List to make mass visit in solidarity with violent Arab rioters at Judaism's holiest site.
MK Vows to Keep Working Against Israel in Hamas Magazine
MK Jamal Zahalka accuses Israel of suppression for stopping anti-Israel 'freedom flotilla' earlier this week.
New Bill May Hinder Arab MKs Reelection
Sharon Gal's new bill to be voted on Sunday would force Knesset candidates to prove they never encouraged armed struggle against Israel.
MK Elkin Slams Zahalka, Calls Him 'Traitor'
Aliyah and Absorption Minister Zeev Elkin on Wednesday slammed Arab MK Jamal Zahalka, calling him a 'traitorous hypocrite.'
Zoabi: Arab MKs Represent 'Palestinian National Project'
Balad MK Hanin Zoabi tells Lebanese media she doesn't feel part of the Knesset, and her only role is to represent Palestinian 'struggle.'
Arab MKs Condemn ISIS as 'Contrary to Islam,' 'Criminal'
Joint Arab list releases statement condemning ISIS, discouraging Israeli Arabs from joining.
Liberman Orders Party Activists to Distribute Charlie Hebdo
Yisrael Beytenu head responds to reports of threat against bookstore, calls on party activists to buy, and distribute, Charlie Hebdo.
Petition to Block Joint Arab List from Knesset
Yisrael Beytenu to file petition against joint Arab party list on grounds of Balad MKs supporting known terror organizations.
Zoabi: Israel is a 'Terror State'
Arab MKs, flock to anti-Israel protest; there, MK Zahalka says presence of Jewish Temple on Temple Mount is a 'myth.'
Arab MKs Boycott Rivlin’s Inauguration; MK Elkin Bristles
MK Zeev Elkin sharply criticized Arab MKs who stayed away from the event Thursday.
Knesset Deputy Speaker Says Hamas 'Aren't Terrorists'
Arab MK Ahmed Tibi, following in Zoabi's footsteps, whitewashes Hamas against Netanyahu's 'insolence.'
Second Arab MK Charged Over Terror Ties
Saeed Nafaa secretly met with PFLP officials while on a trip to Damascus as Knesset member; second Balad party member charged.
Minister Ariel to Arab MKs: We're Doing Fine Without You
Housing Minister has exchange of words with Arab MKs who heckle him during a heated debate on the Western Wall.
Arab MKs Accused of 'Hazing' Airport Security Representatives
Terror victims group slams Arab MK attacks in Knesset debate on airport security, warns that groups are weakening security.
Arab MK Pleads with Pope to Stop Christians Enlisting in IDF
MK Basel Ghattas submits plea to Vatican to stem rise in Christian Arab recruitment to IDF before upcoming visit.
Arab MK Gets off with Warning over 'Circus' of Abuse
Arab MK Zahalka gets off with tongue-lashing from Ethics Committee, after he and other Arab MKs disrupted committee meeting.
Tibi on Canadian TV: Israel is a 'Selective Democracy'
MK Ahmed Tibi says he walked out during Canadian PM's speech because he was "biased" in favor of Israeli "occupation."
MK Tibi: I'll Fight 'Strange Idea' of Jewish State
Nationalists react harshly to provocateur Arab parliamentarian's statement, call him 'a Trojan horse.'
Hotovely Challenges Ahmed Tibi: Admit It, You Want to be Israeli
Likud MK, radical Arab MK face off over Israeli Arabs’ objection to becoming citizens of ‘Palestine.’
Druze MK Responds to MK Tibi: You Are the Problem
Druze MK praises Israeli equality, says Tibi and his ilk make Israeli Arabs’ lives worse, not better.
Steinitz: Palestinian Incitement Like Nazi Incitement
Strategic Affairs Minister calls on Abbas, Arab MKs to stop systemic incitement against Jews and Israelis.
Jewish Home: Probe Arab MKs' Incitement
MK Struk hands A-G list of quotes from four Arab MKs that she said led to violence Saturday.
MK Regev: No One Will Threaten the State
Members of the Knesset Interior Committee, toured areas of the Negev to discuss the law to formalize Bedouin settlement in the area
Knesset Tours Negev, Arab MKs Boycott
Tensions high as MKs tour the Negev.
MK Regev Removes Arab MKs Over Bedouin Land Dispute
MK Miri Regev ejects several Arab MKs from a discussion of the Knesset Interior Committee on plans to resettle Negev Bedouin.
Kalfa Calls for Punitive Actions Against Arab MKs
Monday's incident where Arab MKs interrupted a debate about the Temple Mount is "very serious", says MK Zevulun Kalfa.
Bayit Yehudi MK Complains Against Arab MK's Abuse
MK Zevulun Kalfa files a complaint against MK Jamal Zahalka, who physically and verbally abused him during a stormy debate.
Insults, Threats as Arab MKs Disrupt Temple Mount Session
Debate over law to finally grant Jews the right to pray at their holiest site sparks angry response from Muslim MKs.
Arab MK Praises Pro-‘Intifada’ Hamas Speech
MK Sarsour’s anti-Israel incitement continues with praise for Hamas speech calling for terror against Israel.
Arab MK: Patriarchs were Muslim, not Jewish
Arab MK who called Jews ‘prophet killers’ strikes again with statement saying Biblical patriarchs were Muslim.
MK Tibi: Mob Attack on Soldiers was ‘Legitimate Self-Defense'
Arab-Israeli MK says PA mob was right to attack soldiers: "The occupation soldiers commit war crimes."
Arab MK Attends Post-Ramadan Dinner on Marmara
The IHH organization hosted a PA delegation aboard the Mavi Marmara ship, including MK Mohammad Barakeh.
MKs Show Their Anger with Silence
Unusual silence in Knesset as MKs express their upset with Governance Bill.
Arab MKs: New Threshold Rule Could Put Us Out of Business
A new measure approved Sunday could freeze out small parties from the next Knesset - and leaves Arab parties particularly concerned.
Tibi Temporarily Suspended Over Water Pouring Incident
Ethics Committee decides to suspend Ahmed Tibi from chairing any Knesset debates, but only for one week.
Justice Min. Denies Incitement Probe against Arab MKs
Reports that MKs Zoabi, Ratas could face incitement charges over their attacks on a pro-IDF bishop are not true.
MK: Arab MKs’ Incitement Has to Stop
Shas MK: Arab MKs are cursing Israel from the Knesset podium, it has to stop.
Elected Arab MK Calls for Intifada During Knesset Speech
MK Afou Agbaria publicly called for an Arab Intifada during the heated discussion on a law legalizing Bedouin land grabs.
Arab MKs Get Out of Hand As Knesset Approves Giveaway to Bedouin
Knesset approves the first reading of the bill to legalize Bedouin settlement in the Negev, Arab MKs tear up the bill.
