Ra'am (United Arab List)

Rabbi Mazuz: Smotrich will pay for his deeds

Head of Kisei Rahamim yeshiva attacks head of Religious Zionism party for refusal to form right-wing government with Arabs.

Ra'am MK threatens stability of new government

MK Saeed Alkharumi threatens to act against Bennett-Lapid government if no agreement is reached on unrecognized Bedouin villages.

UAL chief: 'I hope the flag parade passes without escalation'

'If we argue about everything, there's no question this coalition will break apart,' says MK Abbas, head of the United Arab List.

Abbas: We will demand to address the 'historical injustice'

Ra'am chairman says his party's achievements in the coalition negotiations "are the starting point and not the end point."

United Arab List chief: We will return state land to our people

Coalition partner in incoming government addresses Knesset in Arabic. 'No one sold out the Negev, it will stay part of Israel.'

Could a rebel Ra'am MK prevent the formation of the government?

Netanyahu, Deri putting pressure on MK Said al-Harumi to vote against formation of new government today.

Arab MK: Israel contaminates Al Aqsa Mosque

MK Taha, of the United Arab List, accuses Israel of 'contaminating' Al Aqsa Mosque, 'aggression' in Jerusalem and Gaza.

Mansour Abbas to be deputy minister

Details agreement with Ra'am party revealed. Bennett, Lapid to ask A-G to lift all fines and sanctions on illegal Arab construction.

Mansour Abbas: We are part of the Palestinian people

Ra'am chairman in interview with Jordanian channel: We support Al-Aqsa, guard the mosque, invest in development in Jerusalem.

Mansour Abbas: I preferred to work with a right-wing government

UAL leader says any deal with the right would apply to the left and center, his party received a lot but not everything it wanted.

UAL chief: 'I held talks with Netanyahu yesterday'

'I held negotiations with both sides, there was an open relationship and we spoke about everything,' United Arab List chief MK Abbas says.

UAL agreement: Most illegal Bedouin villages to be recognized

United Arab List's coalition agreement with Yesh Atid: Over 52b poured into plans for Arab sector, no enforcement of construction laws.

Yamina refuses coalition demands made by United Arab List

As part of coalition talks, United Arab List demands cancellation of law allowing improved enforcement of construction laws. Yamina refuses.

New gov't planning sweeping concessions to Bedouin sector

'Bennett is selling out Zionism,' says Smotrich. United Arab List claims opposition leaders have agreed to unprecedented concessions.

Mansour Abbas visits torched Lod synagogue

United Arab List chairman visits town wracked by anti-Jewish riots, says attacks on synagogues violate Islamic values.

'It all depends on Abbas' says 'bloc for change'

Despite the violence, Lapid and his supporters continue efforts to build 'unity government' - even with the United Arab List.

Progress in coalition talks by the 'bloc for change'

Parties in anti-Netanyahu bloc made significant progress in coalition negotiations, report says.

Ra'am chairman calls for calm

Mansour Abbas in statement to the Arab public following two days of violence: We must prevent further escalation.

Ra'am freezes contacts with Bennett and Lapid

Mansour Abbas wants to wait for calm before resuming negotiations on formation of a government.

Likud MKs: 'We didn't try to form a government with Arab party'

'Netanyahu never thought, planned, or wanted to form a gov't based on abstention of Mansour Abbas,' Likud's MK Shlomo Karhi claims.

Netanyahu hopes Mansour Abbas will stop Bennett-Lapid government

Likud still believes United Arab List leader prefers right-wing government to left-wing government.

These are the United Arab List's coalition demands

United Arab List's demands for aiding creation of government include no harm to family, religious, values; solution for illegal settlements.

INTO THE FRAY

Something to worry about…

The deadlock in which Israel’s political system is mired is in large measure the result of judicial disregard—or distortion—of the law.Op-ed

A Marshall Plan for Palestinian Arabs? Islamists in the Knesset?

Islamists in Israel's government is as disastrous a 'policy of appeasement' as Chamberlain's was. And the PA is not postwar Dresden. Op-ed.

Rabbinical letter against forming govt. relying on Arab party

Leading religious Zionist rabbis sign letter supporting Bezalel Smotrich's position against forming government with United Arab List.

Political drama: United Arab List thwarts Likud proposal

Netanyahu's opponents to control key committee despite Yamina agreement to support Likud proposal for its composition.

Mansour Abbas does not rule out Bennett as PM

United Arab List leader slams those who seek to boycott his party, says he does not reject any option.

Smotrich: Elections better than destroying the right and Zionism

MK Smotrich reiterates opposition to forming government with United Arab List. 'History will not forgive those who support this.'

A Jewish Government reliant on the Muslim Brotherhood

Such a government will give Bibi enormous strength and leverage in dealing with Biden and Blinken, so it's not all bad. Op-ed

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu's condition for sitting with UAL

Tzfat Chief Rabbi says there is no 'decree from heaven' against talking with, sitting with Arab party.

Netanyahu's solution? Smotrich supporting gov't from outside

Sources in Likud believe Smotrich supporting government from outside would allow him to keep his word about not accepting UAL support.

The Jewish Arab State

How did it come about that an Arab party that aligns itself with Israel's enemies is suggested as a member of Israel's government? Op-ed.

Smotrich 'angry but silent' as Netanyahu reaches out to Abbas

Religious Zionism leader reportedly refuses to accept call from PM as Netanyahu reaches out to United Arab List leader.

Can a Right Wing Coalition contain an Arab party?

The Middle East neighborhood does not make Israeli Arabs pine for an Arab society, but will Ra'am dump ideology to help its voters? Op-ed.

Mansour Abbas in contact with left and right in coalition talks

United Arab List leader tells Turkish news his redlines are the wellbeing of Israel's Arab sector.

Father of slain soldier to Netanyahu: Don't sit with Joint List

Father of Shir Hajaj, murdered at the age of 22, calls on PM to avoid partnering with terror supporters 'even if it serves his purpose.'

Secret negotiations channel between Shas and United Arab List

United Arab List in talks with Shas, Likud, as well as with Yesh Atid, report says. UAL chief Mansour Abbas: 'We're not ruling anyone out.'

Likud fears opponents will make Mansour Abbas Knesset speaker

Associates of PM Netanyahu say he does not rule out working together with United Arab List.

Will Likud form a government with United Arab List?

Fierce debate within the Likud over whether to open coalition negotiations with Mansour Abbas' United Arab List.

Report: Lapid held secret meeting with Ra'am leader

The chairman of Yesh Atid met the chairman of Ra'am about five weeks ago, according to Channel 12 News.

Ra'am expected to remain out of Knesset, Joint List down to 8

With 14 days left till Knesset elections, Israeli Arabs are expected to come out in lower numbers than previous rounds.

'Netanyahu-Abbas alliance is a disgrace'

MK Matan Kahana blasts Likud after its members fail to attend vote on motion to bar Joint List and Ra’am from running for the Knesset.

Will the Joint List split up?

Growing speculation that Ra'am party, led by Mansour Abbas, will run on a separate ticket in the next election.

Arab MK: We will work to repeal the Nationality Law

Ra'am head MK Mansour Abbas clarifies he views the Nationality Law as racist and will work to repeal it.

An election where the tail wagged the dog

Three Arab parties announce joint run

Three Arab parties unite under single list, MK Odeh promises fourth will join this week.

Watch: Nazareth Mayor Slams Arab MK for 'Ruining the City'

Nazareth Mayor Ali Salam had it out with the head of the United Arab List, Ayman Odeh, accusing him of “ruining” the city.

New Bill: Fine Arab MKs Who Incite Against Israel

Likud MK David Bitan plans to introduce legislation that would impose huge fines on MKs who incite to violence.

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.

Joint List Chair: Netanyahu 'Dare Not' Ban Us from Temple Mount

Ayman Odeh slams Temple Mount ban on Arab MKs, claims Netanyahu has no 'authority' to prevent Arab visits to the site.

Elkin: Ban Arab MKs from Temple Mount, Not Just Jewish Ones

Arab MKs are the real inciters on the Temple Mount, says Minister Ze'ev Elkin - so what aren't they being banned, like Jewish MKs?

Arab Party Slams MK Ghattas for Joining Gaza Flotilla

Surprising condemnation from Joint List: 'Ghattas is serving the Arabs of Gaza, causing problems for the party.'

UL's MK Odeh Suggests Zionist Left is Racist, Too

Aiman Odeh, chairman of the United List, on Sunday decried the 'Israeli occupation' at the Herzliya Conference.

Liberman Slams PM over Meeting with Joint Arab List Leader

Describing Odeh as one of Israel's "fiercest opponents," Liberman denounces Netanyahu for agreeing to meet with the Joint Arab List chair.

The New Knesset's National Paralysis List

Arab List Chairman 'Fought Police at Every Protest'

Ayman Odeh reveals investigations for being radical Arab activist during intifada, his 'paranoia,' and how he assaulted police officers.

Arab List Chairman Reveals His Subversive Past

Countless arrests, influence from PLO and intifada, in-law who died attacking IDF, 'Arabizing' Haifa - and now head of third-largest party.

Yes,We Can

Arab Party Head Isn't Ruling Out Joining Herzog Coalition

Specter of a leftist government: if Labor outpaces Likud, Arab party head Odeh says 'we will listen to Herzog and then decide.'

Netanyahu Under Fire for Warning on Massive Arab Vote

Leftist politicians, media say Prime Minister's statement that Arabs are 'moving toward the polling stations in huge numbers' was 'racist.'