Gantz to meet Odeh and Tibi
Blue and White chairman to meet heads of Arab parties, but sources close to him stress these are not coalition negotiations.
Blue and White chairman to meet heads of Arab parties, but sources close to him stress these are not coalition negotiations.

Joint List MK says Arab parties have gone from 'persecuted minority under Netanyahu to a minority that persecutes Netanyahu.'

Transportation Min. Smotrich responds to Arab MK's claim that he is 'racist.'

Arab MKs to boycott Knesset swearing-in ceremony as part of 'general strike.'

Joint List MK explains his party's political aspirations after it recommended that Benny Gantz become prime minister.

"We did not immigrate here, we were born here, we are a native population," says Joint List MK.

After counting 96% of vote: Two-seat advantage for Center-Left bloc, Joint Arab List rises to 13 seats.

Arab MK Ahmed Tibi rejects the idea that a member of the Joint List will serve as opposition chairman.

Arab MKs look to flex political muscle in next Knesset - even from the opposition. MK says party may back Gantz as PM.

Arab MK: "The way we see it: Blocking-majority - yes, part of this government - no."


Energy Minister speaks at salute to Samaria residents, warns against a leftist government with Arab MKs as senior ministers.

MK Tibi rejects Joint List chairman Odeh's statement that his party would join Blue and White. 'This is a utopian scenario.'

IDF, Police officers seen smiling happily after blowing up illegal Arab homes in eastern J'lem. MK Tibi: "Why are you celebrating, stupid?"

IDF clarifies that contrary to claims of MK Tibi, parents of Gazan girl who died of cancer did not want to enter Israel with her.

Leaders of Arab Hadash-Ta'al party slam PM Netanyahu, refuse to stand behind Blue and White leader Benny Gantz.

Arab MK blasts new Likud campaign slogan 'Its Either Bibi - Or Tibi'. "Next Netanyahu government will be even worse than the current one."

Chairman of Israeli-Arab Ta'al party lists his conditions for supporting a government headed by Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid.

Ta'al chairman says he will refuse to serve in any government, criticizes Gantz.

Otzma Yehudit infuriated after Ahmed Tibi reveals Arab-Israeli party and haredi factions teamed up to scuttle Muezzin Bill.

MKs Ahmed Tibi, Masud Ganaim, Talab Abu Arar and former MK Osama Saadi visit Istanbul, meet Turkish president.

Report says Netanyahu told associates that Benny Gantz planning to block him from forming next government via assistance from Arab parties.

"The only job I am thinking of is the role of the prime minister, and if not me, then Ahmed," says MK Tibi.

Likud MK Anat Berko pleased with resignations of MKs Zoabi and Zahalka, hopes MK Tibi will follow suit.

MK Ahmed Tibi submits request to withdraw Arab Renewal Movement from Joint Arab List.

Hospital says it wants to observe Communications Minister Ayoub Kara after he collapsed at the Knesset on Wednesday.

Regev slams Cultural Loyalty Law critics, warns Yisrael Beytenu not to oppose bill. 'If Liberman votes against it, voters won't forget it.'

Yair Netanyahu fires back after Joint List MK criticizes him. "All the Arab communities in Israel sit on ruins of Jewish communities."

According to the new bill, firearm theft will be considered "theft under special circumstances" and punishable by up to ten years in prison.

Education Minister blasts Israeli-Arab lawmakers for public support of UK Labour Party's Jeremy Corbyn amid anti-Semitism scandals.

Arab MKs take off to EU as part of struggle against Nationality Law. 'Important that world know about lack of equality and democracy.'

MK Motti Yogev berates Arab MKs at Ben Gurion Airport for going to Europe to campaign against Nationality Law.

Arab lawmaker who served as adviser to Yasser Arafat blasts President Trump, derides offer to form Palestinian-Jordanian confederation.

MK Tibi passes blame for Tira murder to Israel Police, slams push to relax weapons restrictions.

MK Anat Berko says Arab MKs who brought anti-Israel resolution to the UN should be kicked out of the Knesset.

National Union Secretary-General Ofir Sofer says Arab MK Ahmed Tibi's comments last week reveal 'Arab leadership's true plan.'

Former aid to Yasser Arafat urges Israeli Arabs to move into predominantly Jewish towns across Israel. 'This used to be our country'.

Fifth debate on Nationality Law in Knesset after new demand by Ahmed Tibi. Dichter announces he will work in coalition to prevent move.

Debate rages in Constitution Committee over bill to give preference to army vets and reservists for civil service jobs.

'Racists and fascists, you only want death,' MK Zahalka says during Muezzin Law debate; MK Yogev: 'You're a terrorist, go to Syria.'

Jewish Home MK blasts agreement between Arab MK, haredi lawmakers to block bill banning night-time Muezzin calls to prayer on loudspeakers.

Law banning late-night calls to prayer 'won't pass', says haredi lawmaker, telling Arab MK haredi parties oppose Muezzin Law.

PA Chairman Abbas leaves hospital, expects to be back at work on Tuesday.

PA President photographed reading newspaper he controls with Der Sturmer-like cartoon.

Arab MK says PA Chairman suffers from pneumonia: 'I walked with him in corridor about six times. We talked about various political issues.'

During meeting with Evangelical leaders over embassy move, Ambassador Friedman's speech disrupted by muezzin call blasting at full volume.

Minister Akunis tells of event engraved in memory from time he worked at educational television when bombing attack on bus Line 5 occurred.

'Without Torah study there is no existence for the Jewish people, and there is no right to this land.'

Opinion: Leftist groups mocked Likud MK Miki Zohar's comments on female combat soldiers, but research shows Zohar may be right after all.

MK Tibi explains why his party will boycott Pence's speech at Knesset. 'We'd betray our voters if we stood there like good little children.'

Arab MKs join dozens of protesters outside US embassy in Tel Aviv, blasting US president for recognizing Jerusalem as capital of Israel.

Arab Knesset faction criticizes US president for reportedly seeking to move US embassy to Jerusalem.

Ethics Committee reprimands Tibi for visiting Temple Mount without police coordination and against Prime Minister's instructions.

Arab MK says Joint List MKs will not ascend Temple Mount today so as not to take part in the 'provocation' arranged by Netanyahu, police.

Education Minister accuses Arab MKs of lying to incite Arab population against Jews over Temple Mount.

MK Oren Hazan demands Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein suspend Arab MK from position as his deputy over incitement to terrorism.

Arab MK says decision to expand PA city of Qalqiliya also provides for growth in other PA cities including Jenin, Shechem, Ramallah, Hevron.

Culture Minister slams Joint List bill to promote Nakba Day. 'You would not want to live anywhere else in the Middle East.'

Joint List MK slams proposed plan to bring in foreign doctors to force-feed hunger strikers to prevent deterioration in their conditions.

Israeli-Arab MK visits Canada, participates in PA delegates' event.
