Ahmad Tibi

Joint Arab List MK:

'We agreed to provide safety net for Bennett and Lapid'

MK Ahmad Tibi says Joint Arab List agreed to cooperate, provide safety net, for previous government.

Tibi to Ben Gvir:

'Let's go, you're in charge now, send me to Syria'

After the Arab MK spoke proudly of his connection to Arafat, the Otzma Yehudit chair said that its time to send him to Syria.

MK Ahmed Tibi:

'We own this land, we will overcome Smotrich too'

MK Ahmed Tibi: We will not have contacts with Ben Gvir, and I believe that Jewish MKs won't either.

Ahmed Tibi:

'Shaked and Elkin block any possibility of change'

Hadash-Ta'al MK: Even if this government were to continue for another year, Shaked and Elkin would behave the same way.

Ahmed Tibi:

'I believe the Arabs will not be in the next coalition'

MK Ahmed Tibi estimates that all Arab MKs will be in the opposition, implying that he believes that Netanyahu will win the elections.

Revealed:

PA intelligence chief secretly met with Joint List leaders

Channel 12 report: PA intelligence chief met leaders of predominantly Arab Joint List in an attempt to influence the Israeli election.

Joint List MK deletes tweet blaming Israel for children's deaths

MK Ahmad Tibi erased a tweet claiming the IDF has killed Gazan children with an airstrike on Saturday night.

Arab MK Ahmad Tibi blames Israel for Gazan children's death

Despite documentation of Islamic Jihad rocket landing in Gaza, MK Tibi attacks Israel for death of children in Jabalia.

Tibi's party to remain part of Joint List

Ta'al Party decides to continue being part of the Joint List in the run-up to the upcoming elections.

Mansour Abbas:

'Ahmed Tibi and Yisrael Katz are lying'

Ra'am chairman accuses MKs Yisrael Katz and Ahmed Tibi of spreading lies against his party.

MK Tibi:

'Netanyahu continues to work to form alternative government'

MK Ahmed Tibi: Ra'am has not learned its lesson and is interested in being part of the next coalition.

Tibi: Joint List will support anti-Netanyahu bill

MK Ahmad Tibi says his party will vote for bill barring people under indictment from serving as Prime Minister.

Violence in the Knesset:

New documentation confirms Ben Gvir's account of what happened

MKs almost come to blows during debate on death penalty for terrorists.

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Tibi and Ben Gvir nearly get into a physical fight

Chaos erupts in Knesset during debate over law imposing death penalty on terrorists.

Chaos in the Knesset: Right-wing MKs ejected

Bill recognizing bereaved siblings advances as right-wing MKs ejected for accusing MK Ahmad Tibi of supporting terrorism.

Op-ed:

The straw that broke the back of Bennett’s chief of staff

Relying on the Joint List is a red line that the prime minister’s closest associate cannot cross. Opinion.

Report:

Tibi knew of Meretz MK's impending resignation

MK Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi’s resignation from the coalition is reportedly intended to pressure Ra'am and its chairman, Mansour Abbas.

Behind Bennett's back:

Lapid holding negotiations with Joint Arab List

Foreign Min.Lapid agrees to Joint Arab List demand for 200m NIS to improve roads in Arab towns. PM Bennett was not updated.

Police seeking probe against MKs who attacked officers

Police to present legal officials with opinion that criminal investigation should be launched against MKs Ofer Cassif and Ahmed Tibi.

Ahmad Tibi:

'I won't join a government on verge of collapse'

Joint List MK says current government 'worse than the previous bad government' on Arab issues.

Arab MK visits those injured in Temple Mount riots

MKs from the Joint Arab List visit rioters in the hospital following violent clashes on the Temple Mount.

'Get out of here!'

Tibi arrives at Temple Mount, confronts police officers

MK Ben Gvir calls for MK Ahmed Tibi to be prosecuted for confronting security forces who were stationed at the Temple Mount.

Ahmad Tibi:

'I'd like to thank Idit Silman for making things 60-60'

Joint List MK stresses his party won't join the coalition or sign any agreements. "We'll act on an ad hoc basis."

Just 44% of Arabs approve inclusion of Arab party in current govt

Only 1 in 3 Arabs feel that things have improved for them over the past year; 2 in 3 Arabs doubt that things will get better.

Arab MK uses Holocaust Day speech to slam IDF, hilltop youth

MK Ahmed Tibi marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day by speaking out 'in opposition to the Occupation', condemns 'Hilltop Youth'.

MK Tibi:

'Netanyahu brought Ben Gvir to attack Arabs'

Verbal confrontation breaks out at the Knesset between MK Itamar Ben Gvir and MK Ahmed Tibi.

'Investigate MK Tibi for violence against IDF soldier'

Arab MK reacts violently to soldier during tour of Hebron; Tibi claims soldier was trying to provoke him.

Normalizing relations with MK Ahmed Tibi

Tibi has participated in dozens of events celebrating attacks on Israelis and is in contact with many families of Arab terrorists. Op-ed.

Chaos in the Knesset: Ben-Gvir dragged off Knesset podium

Otzma Yehudit leader removed from Knesset podium after calling fellow MK a terrorist and receiving 3 warnings.

The Temple Mount on Tisha b'Av

MK Tibi: 'Change gov't has given in to the far right'

PM allows Jews to ascend to Temple Mount on Tisha b'Av despite veiled threats of rioting.

Ahmed Tibi undergoes operation

MK and former Arafat advisor Ahmed Tibi admitted to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital for operation to remove kidney stone.

MK Ahmad Tibi decries cuts to daycare subsidies for haredim

'This decision weakens the weak even further, and should be reconsidered,' says Tibi.

Joint List head Ahmad Tibi refuses to condemn terror attack

Tibi dodges question, replies that 'the occupation is the source of all evil.' Is this your coalition partner, Yair Lapid?

Tibi: We're talking to Lapid, we will bring achievements

Joint List hopes the mandate for forming a government will be transferred to the bloc headed by Lapid.

MK Tibi won't rule out backing Bennett-led government

MK Ahmed Tibi won't provide definite answer when asked whether his party would back a government led by Yamina chairman.

Arab MK calls Tzfat Chief Rabbi 'human garbage'

'No serious Muslim believes Israel belongs to the Jews.' Joint List MK accuses Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu of racism, him 'human garbage'.

Report: Netanyahu looking to build coalition with Ahmed Tibi

Netanyahu confidant reportedly met with 2 Joint Arab List MKs, offering them government positions in exchange for supporting government.

MK Tibi: We will not be in the pocket of the executioner

MK Ahmed Tibi rules out cooperation with the Likud: Identifying with the oppressor is wrong.

Tibi: Eradicate the pandemic without abusing citizens

Joint List MK criticizes government conduct during coronavirus crisis: This is one big mess.

MK Tibi: There is no extremist Islam or extremist Judaism

Joint List MK accuses French President of "Islamophobic" behavior following controversy over Mohammed cartoons.

Tibi: Between Bennett and Netanyahu, we choose Netanyahu

Joint List MK does not hesitate to say who he would choose between current PM, Yamina chairman.

MK Ahmad Tibi: I admired Arafat

Israeli Knesset Member says he looks up to former PLO leader as a symbol, Israelis have distorted Arafat's character.

Cancel your flight? From now on you won't be reimbursed

49 MKs vote in favor of amendment to facilitate airlines and exempt them from compensating in event of cancellation or early flight.

Israel’s poison pill, The Arab Joint List party

The Joint List is against the very foundations of Israel if one looks at its words and actiions - why is it part of the Knesset? Opinion.

'PM won't promote establishment of a Palestinian state'

MK Miki Zohar: There will be no majority in the Knesset for the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Can Israel 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.

MK Tibi calls US ambassador 'racist'

Ahmad Tibi says Ambassador David Friedman is pressuring the Israeli government to pursue sovereignty against the government's wishes.

Arab MK: 'We'll be a horrible opposition'

MK Tibi slams MK Gantz for joining coalition: 'Blue and White as formed to provide alternative government, he failed.'

Rabbi Peretz: 'Shame on you' Blue & White MKs

Minister of Education Rabbi Peretz slams Gantz and other party members for their intention to establish minority govt. with Arab support

Ahmed Tibi: 'Netanyahu will not remain prime minister'

Chairman of the Joint List said Arab public demanded political action, Netanyahu would not remain in office long.

Yamina to fight law banning Netanyahu from forming gov't

DM Bennett promises: 'We'll fight move by Blue and White, Joint Arab List, to pass law forcing Pres. Rivlin to disqualify PM Netanyahu.'

'Arab MK called for the murder of Jews'

FM Katz recalls how Joint Arab List's MK Tibi called for the murder of Jews and IDF soldiers. 'A disaster' if they join coalition.

Tibi: Yazbak learned her lesson

MK Ahmed Tibi expresses his disappointment with Supreme Court judges who supported the decision to disqualify MK Yazbak.

MK's threat prompts Israel to relinquish land to Arab town

MK Ahmad Tibi's threat to stymie Israel Water Authority's budget forces official decision to relinquish northern land to Kfar Manda Arabs

Likud MK: Keep Tibi out of Finance Committee

MK Kathrin Shitrit calls on Knesset Speaker to remove MK Tibi from Finance Committee after he called her a "piece of garbage".

MK Kathrin Shitrit:

'Ahmed Tibi already thinks himself the boss'

Likud MK Kathrin Shitrit after being cursed by MK Tibi: 'I just want you to remember well: These are Blue and White's partners.'

Knesset Finance Committee bows to Joint Arab List demands

Arab MKs pressure to suspend Kaminetz Law, leaving Negev and Galilee at mercy of rampant illegal construction.

Storm in the Finance Committee

Shitrit: 'Don't talk to me in Arabic'; Tibi: 'Shut your mouth'

MKs Kathrin Shitrit and Ahmed Tibi clash in Finance Committee as debate quickly deteriorates into curses and shouts, precluding discussion.

Haredi, Arab MKs working together to freeze building law

MKs Gafni, Tibi, working together to freeze law allowing harsher punishments for illegal construction, watchdog says.

"We're aiming to raise Arab turnout and win 15 seats"

Joint List MK denies his 'Palestinian Martyrs' speech was incitement, claims his speech was edited to appear extreme.