Ra'am (United Arab List)

Transforming Israel into just another failing Arab state

The Islamic Brotherhood's Israeli version Ra’am has created political and judicial havoc as it did in orher failed Arab nations. Op-ed.

Opposition to boycott debate on Electricity Law

Likud, Religious Zionism, and haredi parties to boycott Knesset debates in protest of coalition decision to shorten debate period.

Mansour Abbas:

'I haven't spoken with Netanyahu since gov't was formed'

Ra'am chairman reveals Netanyahu was calling him constantly as he negotiated with Bennett and Lapid.

Arab party official: 'The settlements will be erased'

Sec.-Gen. of MK Mansour Abbas' party claims, 'Western Wall is Muslim, release security prisoners.'

Ra'am official: Abbas did not recognize a Jewish Israel

Former Ra'am MK says MK Mansour Abbas did not recognize Israel as being a Jewish state.

Joint List chairman: We deserve equal rights too

Joint list chairman Ayman Odeh responds to Mansour Abbas who said Israel will remain a Jewish state: He went too far.

Ra'am angers Yamina by voting for anti-settlement bill

Ra'am refuses to abide by coalition discipline, votes for Joint List bill calling Jewish communities a 'war crime.'

Mansour Abbas: Israel is a Jewish state and will remain that way

Ra'am chairman makes surprising remarks: The State of Israel was born as a Jewish state. It is the decision of the people.

Coalition Crisis:

Arab MK vows to topple gov't if deal isn't reached with Shaked

United Arab List threatens to bring down Bennett government if no agreement is reached with Interior Minister on Electricity Law.

Islamic Movement expresses solidarity with radical cleric

Leader of the Islamic movement, which is identified with Ra'am, expresses full support for Sheikh Raed Salah.

United Arab List escalates coalition crisis with Shaked

Arab coalition faction threatens to block legislation pushed by Interior Minister if 'Electricity Law' not passed as originally drafted.

Ra'am boycotts Shaked over Electricity Law

Ra’am demands Interior Minister's powers be removed when it comes to Electricity Law.

Abbas: Likud offered us a coalition agreement, I have proof

Ra'am chairman says Netanyahu wanted him as a coalition partner: I have evidence which I am saving for Doomsday.

Ra'am threatens to bolt coalition if electricity law changed

Controversy engulfs coalition after Interior Minister Shaked says electricity law does not apply to Bedouin in the Negev.

Mansour Abbas won't rule out a partnership with the Likud

Ra'am chairman says he does not rule out a partnership with the Likud.

Mansour Abbas: Temple Mount belongs only to Muslims

Ra'am chairman says Arab parties must act to prevent new elections which could return Netanyahu to power.

Knesset confrontation: 'Abbas, condemn Jerusalem attack'

Religious Zionism party chairman Bezalel Smotrich in Knesset demands Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas condemn deadly Hamas shooting.

Arab party condemns terror attack - but only in Hebrew

Likud party demands 'unconditional, unambiguous' condemnation of terror attack. United Arab List: 'We oppose harm to both sides' civilians.'

Ad Kan: Help us track Arab party's funding

The 'Ad Kan' organization is launching a crowdfunding campaign to track Ra'am’s funding

'Ad Kan': We will ensure Arab party does not fund terrorism

The 'Ad Kan' movement will make sure money going to the United Arab List does not go to support terrorism. How will this work?

Arab MK speaks out against Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount

'There's a status quo, we need to keep the agreement,' MK Mansour Abbas says.

Coalition to sanction Arab MK who voted in favor of hospital

MK Mazen Ghnaim voted with the opposition in favor of founding a new Arab hospital. Now, he faces punishment by the coalition.

Yamina members criticize Ra'am and Meretz

Senior Yamina officials outraged after voting against regulation of young settlements, while Ra'am MK voted along with the opposition.

King of Jordan praises Abbas, stands alongside PA

The king emphasized the need to establish peace based on a two-state solution, which would ensure the establishment of an independent Palest

Crisis between Arab parties leave coalition lacking a majority

Two MKs from the coalition's United Arab List fail to arrive at Knesset, ask Joint Arab List MKs to fill in.

Smotrich: Mansour Abbas is pursuing civil jihad

Leader of United Arab List "has one way of talking to Jews in Hebrew, another of talking to Arabs in Arabic."

Hamas criticizes Ra'am for voting in favor of budget

Senior Hamas official says Ra'am was wrong for voting for budget which helps continue the "occupation".

Public Sec. Min. investigating Islamic Movement-affiliated fund

Public Security Min. Barlev investigating Al-Aqsa Fund. 'Ambiguity surrounding this dangerous organization must be removed,' MK Strock says.

Mansour Abbas reveals Ra'am's negotiations with Likud

United Arab List chairman says Likud which attacks his party now negotiated with him beginning in 2019 knowing everything it knows today.

Mansour Abbas: 'United Arab List needs haredim in the coalition'

UAL chief explains why he made last-minute request to add 100 million shekels in spending for haredi sector.

Arab MK says party 'should be in coalition with haredi parties'

MK Mansour Abbas, head of the Knesset's United Arab List, explains why he sought to give haredi sector 100m shekel.

Bereaved families: 'Israel is committing suicide'

Ad Kan, Choosing Life Forum present findings of investigation to Knesset showing connection between Ra'am, Hamas.

Liberman on Ra'am-Hamas connection: 'Fake news'

Finance Minister says Aid 48 organization which senior Ra'am officials lead not connected to Hamas.

Likud members demand: Future governments shouldn't include Ra'am

Almost all Likud members sign document aimed at forcing a disqualification of the party sitting in a government with Ra'am and Joint List.

No.6 on United Arab List supports Hamas rocket fire into Israel

“Dear Shahid … we have no other solution than either victory or death as martyrs,” wrote Ala Aladin Jabarin on his Facebook page.

Smotrich: Investigate links between United Arab List & Hamas

Several organizations linked to the United Arab List, such as the '48 Aid NGO, also have links to Hamas in Gaza.

UAL leader: No connection between us and Hamas

Abbas refuses to unequivocally deny that United Arab List also transfers funds to families of terrorists. The party is under investigation

Investigation: Senior United Arab List members work with Hamas

A new investigation has revealed senior United Arab List members working closely with Hamas and similar movements.

United Arab List leaders met Hamas official in Gaza

Hamas official writes letter thanking organization run by 2 United Arab List party officials after meeting with them.

Main obstacle to Ra'am's opposition to budget resolved

Senior Ra'am official says dispute on provision of budgets to Arab localities has been resolved.

'Arab party's Electricity Law is a threat to the Rule of Law'

United Arab List demanding government pass law providing electric connection to tens of thousands of illegal homes.

Ra'am's new demands to pass the state budget

Islamic Movement leader says government must find solution for Gaza, stop Jewish visits to Temple Mount to secure support from Ra'am.

Haredim are not objects and not "for sale"

Does the Prime Minister prefer Arab influence in the government over haredim who are loyal to the Torah and Jewish state? Op-ed.

Knesset passes Cannabis Law in 1st reading

MK Mansour Abbas changes Ra'am party's vote to support MK Haskel's Cannabis Law after it was changed to apply to medical cannabis only.

This is how the coalition is trying to find budgets for Ra'am

Government ministries working on changing criteria to divert funds to Arab municipalities as promised to Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas.

Mansour Abbas: Ra'am did not form coalition to dismantle it

Ra'am chairman says party a full partner and not an 'add-on' to the coalition, but reiterates demands must be met.

Bennett cancels visit to Arab town at Ra'am's request

Ra'am: Bennett cancelled visit to Umm al-Fahm "out of respect for the shaheeds". PM's spokesman: Visit cancelled due to security concerns.

United Arab List chief lists conditions for backing state budget

UAL demands government amend family unification law, bailing out bankrupt Arab city, and repealing law against illegal construction.

'When there is a war against Gaza, we will decide what to do'

Ra'am chairman rejects reports of a crisis in the coalition: We are talking and we will reach an agreement.

Budget Battle:

Arab coalition members threaten snap elections

United Arab List threatens to torpedo budget bill - dooming Bennett government and forcing Israel to early elections.

Hamas: Ra'am MK's comments serve Israel's interests

Hamas condemns remarks by MK Waleed Taha, who implied that an operation in Gaza would not necessarily endanger the government.

Ra'am MK: Operation in Gaza won't endanger the government

MK Waleed Taha confirms Bennett's remarks that an operation in Gaza will not necessarily endanger the government.

'Maybe one day we will re-examine our position on Ben Gvir'

Communications Minister clarifies comments on forming a coalition with MK Ben Gvir.

Ra'am officials: It would have been better to sit with Smotrich

Mansour Abbas' party disappointed with the conduct of the Bennett-Lapid government, threatening to vote against budget.

Likud: The Bennett government contains terrorists

Likud blasts appointment of Ra'am MK as chairman of a Knesset Committee, notes that he called terrorists "freedom fighters".

Ra'am MK passes away after heart attack

MK Saeed Alkharumi from Ra’am party passes away from heart attack at 49.

What were the Arabs offered in return for supporting the budget?

United Arab List wants coalition to pass "Electricity Law" which would connect tens of thousands of illegally built homes to electricity gri

MK Abbas informed on contacts between coalition and Joint List

Ra'am chairman calls on Joint List to use his party as a liaison to Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid's coalition.

'Netanyahu tried to form government with United Arab List'

Arab lawmaker pushes back on denials by the Likud, saying Netanyahu had tried to forge coalition with the United Arab List.

Ra’am party shows its true colors

The Islamist party is trying to have it both ways - work to better Israeli Arabs’ lives while also embracing Hamas-style radicalism.Op-ed.