Jamal Zahalka

Former MK Zahalka:

'The Arabs will not forgive Mansour Abbas'

Balad chairman claims Mansour Abbas and Ra'am support the "occupation government" in "killing Palestinians."

Former MK calls on Abbas to leave coalition

Balad party chairman Jamal Zahalka calls on MK Mansour Abbas to immediately leave coalition following riots on the Temple Mount.

Arab former MK: Police to blame for crime in Arab sector

Former Balad Knesset Member Jamal Zahalka says police's "racist approach" is to blame for increased crime in Arab sector.

Balad MK: We're part of the Palestinian national movement

Outgoing MK Jamal Zahalka says his party identifies with Palestinians and not Israelis, blasts Netanyahu and Gantz.

'Ahmed Tibi is better suited for the parliament in Ramallah'

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

It's official: MK Zahalka will not return to the Knesset

Following days of speculation, lawmaker from Arab Joint List faction confirms he will not return to the Knesset.

Descent to Hell: Identity Politics as the gate to Islamic theocracy

'Without Zoabi, without Zahalka, and hopefully without Balad'

Knesset Speaker welcomes report that two Arab MKs will not serve in the next Knesset. Zoabi denies she isn't running.

MK Zahalka won't be returning to Knesset

MK Jamal Zahalka will not run for next Knesset. MK Miki Zohar responds: 'We're all happy and joyous.'

Zahalka bashes Abbas for saying he sees eye-to-eye with Shin Bet

Arab-Israeli MK says it's a 'mortal blow' for Abbas to say that he 'agrees with Shin Bet leader 99% of the time.'

Is the Joint List advising the PA?

Arab MKs participate in forum in Ramallah that dealt with the diplomatic battle against Israel.

Arab MK accuses Likud MK of murder, is barred from Knesset

Ethics Committee orders MK Zahalka barred from Knesset for one month as punishment for calling Likud MK a 'murderer.'

'Jews and Arabs should be allowed to live anywhere'

MK Jamal Zahalka argues that Nationality Law "gives superiority to Jews at the expense of Arabs."

Arab MK loses cool in Knesset

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

Arab MKs skip vote on recognizing gay marriage

MK Zahalka says gay marriage is 'absolutely not' on agenda.

Arab MK welcomes cancellation of Argentina soccer game

MK Jamal Zahalka urges world to continue pressuring Israel after cancellation of friendly match between Israeli and Argentine teams.

'This is and will remain a Jewish state'

Knesset rejects bill to remove legal status of institutions such as Jewish Agency, Jewish National Fund.

Arab MK doesn't regret anti-Israel statements

MK Jamal Zahalka responds to petition by MK Forer demanding that he be questioned.

Police: Enough evidence for criminal charges against Balad MKs

Senior officials in Arab party interrogated over election campaign donations and expenditures.

Arab MK: I'd rather die than sing 'Hatikva'

Israeli-Arab lawmaker says he'd prefer to die rather than sing Israel's national anthem. 'Israel's flag is a worthless rag'.

PA leader meets with heads of Balad party

PA leader Mahmoud Abbas met with members of the Israeli Arab Balad party to discuss ways to help Palestinians achieve political goals.

'Israel is an Arab, Islamic, Palestinian country'

Arab MK blasts bill to ban mosque loudspeakers, says people who don't like mosque noise should 'go back to where they came from'.

Shaked blasts proposal to recognize Arabs as national minority

Justice Minister Shaked (Jewish Home)blasted the proposal by Jamal Zahalka to recognize the Arab minority as a national minority in Israel.

Arab MKs Zahalka, Zoabi interrogated by police

Joint Arab List MKs Haneen Zoabi and Jamal Zahalka arrived at police offices Monday for an interrogation over money laundering allegations.

Arab MK: 'Liberman less dangerous than Yaalon'

Joint List MK gives backhanded praise to incoming Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, says he is less of a threat than Yaalon.

Call to investigate MK Zahalka for inciting yesterday's attack

Lavi organization demands police open investigation against Joint List MK for calling on Palestinians to carry out attacks.

Netanyahu slams Arab MK's 'lies', warns of Passover escalation

Prime Minister lashes out after MK Jamal Zahalka incites further terror attacks, warns despite calm terror could well return.

Arab MK: Use 'any means' to block Jews from Temple Mount

Zahalka advises continuation of terror war, calling to enlist youth to oppose Jews 'at all costs'; MKs respond: 'blood is on his hands.'

Arab MK: We are in a conflict with the 'occupation'

Ahead of Land Day protests, MK Jamal Zahalka encourages Israeli Arabs to join in and "fight the occupation".

MK Zahalka asks to visit President's residence, Rivlin refuses

President's residence tells Balad head that he is unwanted guest after meeting with, supporting families of terrorists.

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.

Arab MKs suspended for visit with terrorists' families

Knesset Ethics Committee suspends Joint List MKs Zoabi and Ghattas for four months, Zahalka for two.

'Returning terrorists' bodies right according to Judaism'

Joint List defends Balad MKs who met with terrorists' families at faction meeting as MK Zahalka stresses their actions were 'legitimate.'

Arab party head says Balad may be banned by 'fascism'

Odeh praises 'worthy' meeting between 3 MKs and terrorists' families, says 'radicals' in Knesset are 'dancing on our blood.'

Arab MKs win: Terrorists' bodies to be returned for burial

After Balad MKs meet families of Jerusalem terrorists and promise return of bodies, government concedes to the demand.

Investigation imminent?

AG orders police to scope out pro-terror Arab MKs

On Netanyahu's orders to examine legal actions, Mandelblit tells police to gather information on meeting with terrorists' families.

Netanyahu proposes bill to oust pro-terrorism Arab MKs

After 3 MKs pay comfort visit to families of 'martyr' terrorist murderers, PM proposes bill for 90-MK vote to suspend them.

Knesset Speaker urges public: submit complaints against Arab MKs

Edelstein urges citizens to submit complaints to Ethics Commitee against 3 Arab MKs who met with families of terrorist murderers.

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.

Right and Left unite: Complaint filed over extremist Arab MKs

MKs file joint complaint to Knesset Ethics Committee after 3 Arab MKs visit families of terrorists to 'harm Israel.'

Treachery

Knesset uproar as Arab MKs meet terrorists' families

Netanyahu promises repercussions, Liberman calls to expel 'terrorist' MKs from Israel, while Bennett says 'Arab public better than them.'

Loyal citizens?

20,000 Arab citizens rally in support of Islamic Movement

Top Arab leaders, MKs speak at massive rally against outlawing Hamas-backed radical group, proving poll that 57% back movement.

How did the Shema prayer end up on Arab MK's voicemail message?

Hackers appear to have broken into the Arab MK Jamal Zahlaka's voicemail and changed his message - and he can't change it back.

Zoabi: 'Hysterical' PM Talks Trash About Me

Joint List MK Hanin Zoabi slammed Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for criticizing Arab MKs.

MKs Reconvene, With Budget and Security Top Priorities

With the deteriorating security situation at the center of their radars, members of the Knesset are set to convene for their winter session.

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.

Arab MK Zahalka Tries to Defy Ban on Temple Mount Visits

MK Jamal Zahalka didn't wait for Friday to challenge Netanyahu's declaration that no MKs would be allowed on the Temple Mount.

Police Summon Arab MK over Temple Mount Fracas

Police summon Jamal Zahalka for investigation after he was caught on film in verbal assault on officers and Jewish visitors.

Likud MK: Ban Radical Arab MK From Temple Mount

Hazan tells Arutz Sheva the time has come for Zahalka and his inciting friends to be forbidden from holy site - and kicked out of Israel.

Edelstein Slams Arab MKs: Find Somewhere Else to Incite

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein speaks to Arutz Sheva about ongoing Arab violence in Jerusalem over Temple Mount.

Minister Demands Arab MKs be Barred from Temple Mount

Arab MKs are the real ones inciting on the Temple Mount, not Jews, asserts Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel.

Minister Denounces Arab MKs' 'Recipe of Hatred'

Joint List MK Jamal Zahalka crossed a red line in harassing the Israel Police, Miri Regev and Avigdor Liberman warn.

Liberman Calls to Prosecute Arab MK for Temple Mount Violence

Yisrael Beytenu party leader turns to Attorney General over video of MK Jamal Zahalka joining Islamists cursing Jewish visitors, police.

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.

Arab MKs Threaten Israel with 'Intifada' on Sukkot

Arab Israeli leaders and Joint List MKs join Abbas' threat of looming intifada over Israeli 'attacks' on Temple Mount.

Watch: Arab MKs Join in Temple Mount Violence

What do radical Arab MKs get up to on the Temple Mount? Assaulting police, and harassing Jewish visitors.

Labor MK Fights Back at Arab MK's 'You Urinate on Us' Rant

MK Stav Shaffir says she was targeted for political reasons and not because she is a racist snob who doesn't greet him.

Arab MK attacks Labor Party: 'You Leftists urinate on us'

MK Zahalka surprises plenum with tirade against Labor's Stav Shafir; 'The right-wingers are much better than you!'