Ra'am (United Arab List)

Ra'am: Current government must be replaced in next elections

MK Waleed Alhwashla states that "the ultimate goal is replacing the government in order to deliver tangible results for Arab society."

Abbas calls on Israeli Arabs to get out and vote

Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas urged Arab parties to unite ahead of elections and vowed to work toward replacing the current government.

Dissolution order for association linked to UAL

The district court accepted the Registrar of Associations' request to issue a dissolution order against the association linked to the Ra'am party.

Ra'am announces:

We will run as part of the 'Joint List'

Following a series of party meetings, Ra'am announces its goal to amass enough political leverage to influence decision-making in the next government.

Ayelet Shaked:

'Smotrich responsible for formation of Change Government'

Former Justice Minister places full weight of responsibility for the formation of the Change Government on the chairman of the Religious Zionist Party: "He could have joined, making Ra'am unnecessary."

Smotrich attacks the media, calls them 'wicked liars'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that forming the previous government together with an Arab party was even more damaging to Israel than the October 7 massacre.

Arab party leader willing to recreate joint list

Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas seeking to recreate 'Joint Arab List' - but with one condition.

Mansour Abbas:

'The far right is inciting'

Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas declares his commitment toward bringing down the right-wing government and joining a “government of change," where Ra’am would have a role in shaping policy.

Ra’am: We will decide who becomes Prime Minister

MK Waleed Alhwashla is urging his partners in the Arab parties to agree on a joint list in order to help establish a new government with Arab political influence.

Smotrich to Arab MK:

'You're killing each other, are we to blame?'

The finance minister confronted MK Iman Khatib-Yassin regarding the recent uptick in violence among Arab communities.

Blue and White's new campaign: A government without Arabs

New Blue and White Party campaign promises a government without the Islamist Ra'am party or the right-wing Otzma Yehudit party.

Mansour Abbas' surprising announcement

Ra'am chief MK Mansour Abbas announces surprising decision which could massively impact Israel's next elections.

Mansour Abbas:

‘Maybe I don’t call to destroy Hamas so they don’t kill me’

Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas said he avoids calling for Hamas’s destruction out of fear for his life, accusing PM Netanyahu and opposition leaders of delegitimizing his party and seeking to bar it from future elections.

'Thousands to the enemy'

Dramatic investigation into political party tied NGOs revealed

Shin Bet, police, and tax authorities investigate United Arab List-linked NGOs Igatha 48 and al-Aqsa over suspected Hamas ties and financial misconduct.

Ra'am chairman:

'The next election campaign will be my last'

MK Mansour Abbas explains his approach to political life: "It’s better to be on a mission—to come and try to do things—and then give others a chance."

Minister Eli Cohen:

My hand will be cut off before I sit with Mansour Abbas

Energy Minister Eli Cohen says he won't enter coalition with Ra'am party in the future, Israel should disconnect Gaza's electricity and end humanitarian aid if hostages aren't released in deal's second stage.

State Attorney's Office:

Saying Ra'am members are terrorists is freedom of speech

State Attorney's Office rejects appeal for removal of immunity of Minister Orit Strock after she called the members of Ra’am “terrorists”.

Yair Golan:

Ra'am is a legitimate party to be included in a future coalition

The chairman of the Labor Party, who rules out being part of a coalition with Likud, Religious Zionist Party and Otzma Yehudit, says that Ra'am will be a legitimate partner in the coalition.

Yesh Atid MK:

'A government can not lean on the United Arab List'

MK Idan Roll, whose party in the past leaned on the Islamist party's support, said that such a situation 'threatens the ability to keep Israel a Jewish state and endangers a plethora of national interests.'

Arab party in the Knesset claims IDF committed 'war crimes'

Ra'am party, which represents the Islamic Movement, claims Israel is guilty of 'war crimes' and 'crimes against humanity.'

‘Let’s keep things calm’

Shin Bet attempted to delay the dissolution of Igatha 48

Shin Bet requested delay of liquidation procedures against nonprofit accused of funding terrorist organizations, for security reasons. UAL: ‘Virulent right-wing campaign against humanitarian aid association.’

Ra'am calls on Biden to sanction Ben Gvir

Ra'am livid over government's decision to limit Muslim prayer at the Temple Mount during Ramadan and sees it as an attack on freedom of worship.

Man indicted for transferring money to Hamas charity

The suspect allegedly sent sums of money to a charity in Turkey that the ISA has determined is owned by Hamas, and which has helped support terrorism against Israel.

Confrontation in the Knesset:

Ben Gvir to Ra'am MK: My ministry enforces the law

MK MK Waleed Alhwashla tells Ben Gvir: "You abandoned the Arab citizens." Ben Gvir responds: "The law is finally being enforced."

Ra'am chairman's interview and the party's clarification

Ra'am chairman gives interview to CNN and claims the terrorist organizations should unload their weapons.

Mansour Abbas:

'Hamas' actions do not reflect the Palestinian people'

Ra'am chairman says his demand that an MK from his party resign from the Knesset was intended to block a move by the right to oust her.

Knesset members seek to impeach MK who denied massacre

Both coalition and opposition figures have called for MK Iman Khatib-Yasin to be removed following her disregard of the Hamas invasion.

Arab MK apoligizes for denial of October 7th horrors

MK Iman Khatib-Yasin said that while what happened on October 7th was horrible, 'you can't ignore what happened beforehand.'

Win for Arab leadership:

Truce agreement to prevent revenge killings reached

Israeli-Arab leadership helped bring two rival families to sign a truce that would prevent further violence between the two.

Ra'am MK: Ben-Gvir wants to see all Arabs dead

MK Walid Taha lashed out at Minister Ben-Gvir, saying 'you don't have to be German to be a Nazi.'

Mansour Abbas:

'We're working to prevent evacuation of Bedouin near Dimona'

Ra'am MKs visit three Bedouin villages designated for evacuation.

Islamist MK states condition for joining Netanyahu government

United Arab List leader MK Mansour Abbas says he would join government if granted power to handle crime in Arab sector.

Ra'am charges:

'Netanyahu using Palestinian blood to evade political crisis'

The Islamic Movement and its party in the Knesset, Ra’am, condemn IDF operation in Jenin.

Ra'am condemns killing of Islamic Jihad leaders

Arab party and Islamic Movement accuse govt. of killing women and children at behest of Itamar Ben-Gvir.

US Ambassador visits United Arab List Chairman Abbas

"Just celebrated my friend Mansour Abbas' son's birthday for a second year in a row!! Love this family." the Ambassador wrote.

Mansour Abbas:

'Election results would have been different if Bennett ran'

Ra'am chairman says previous coalition in last elections was missing the right-wing element Naftali Bennett brought .

Ra'am:

'Setting conditions for visiting Al-Aqsa is illegal'

Mansour Abbas calls on Israeli government to respect Jordanian guardianship of the Temple Mount and the exclusive Islamic right to the site.

Mansour Abbas:

'I will probably participate in demonstration on Saturday night'

Ra'am chairman urges Arab public to protest against the new government's policies.

Ra'am warns against chaos and instability at Al-Aqsa

Ra'am Party and MK Ahmed Tibi of Ta’al deny any religious or historical connection of the Jewish people to the Temple Mount.

Ra'am not ruling out talks with Netanyahu government

MK Waleed Taha calls Netanyahu government "fascist and Kahanist", but does not rule out talks with it to promote Arab interests.

Bennett denies billions given to UAL

Former PRime Minister Naftali Bennett claims that at no time was the UAL party given billions of shekel for Israel's Arab population.

Mansour Abbas not ruling out joining Netanyahu gov't

Ra'am chairman says in TV interview he wants to have an influence for benefit of Arab society.

Mansour Abbas:

'Netanyahu and Smotrich won't break us'

Ra'am chairman blames Hadash and Ta'al for failure in the elections, rules out possible cooperation with it.

Mansour Abbas:

'Arabs should vote for Arab parties, Jews should vote for Ra'am'

MK Mansour Abbas calls on the Arab public not to vote for the "Zionist parties".

Mansour Abbas:

'Vote for us so the extreme right remains in the opposition'

In a message to the Arab public, Ra'am chairman urges Arabs to vote for his party so the Arabs will be in a position to be making decisions.

Government under pressure:

Mansour Abbas prevented priority housing for IDF soldiers

Recording reveals that the United Arab List chair pressured the government to cancel housing that was designated for Bedouin IDF soldiers.

Mansour Abbas:

'We will not support Netanyahu, he is history'

Ra'am chairman blasts Benjamin Netanyahu: He is the one who returned the fascist Ben Gvir to the Israeli parliament.

Mayor of Nazareth:

'I will vote for Ra'am'

Nazareth Mayor Ali Salam criticizes Lapid, Shaked and Michaeli, says they made promises they didn't keep to his city.

Ra'am will not be disqualified from running in Knesset elections

Bereaved families condemn right-wing members of the Central Elections Committee who did not vote to disqualify Ra'am.

Ra'am

Bereaved families against right-bloc leaders for helping Ra'am

Bereaved families accuse right wing leaders of a 'puzzling and dangerous decision' not to vote to disqualify Ra'am from Knesset elections

Ra'am mourns death of sheikh who authorized suicide attacks

Head of southern faction of the Islamic Movement publishes statement following the death of Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi.

Ra'am submits Knesset slate

Mansour Abbas: We might want to be ministers

Ra'am chairman: We want to continue the political partnership at the highest level.

Ad Kan org. demands Ra'am be barred over Islamic Movement ties

Ad Kan organization says Ra'am's ties to terrorism through the Islamic Movement should disqualify it from running for the Knesset.

Smotrich pushes for United Arab List to be banned this election

Religious Zionist Party head to petition Central Election Committee to bar United Arab List - a coalition faction - from running in November

Minister Tamano-Shata: Mansour Abbas is a special person

Aliyah and Absorption Minister says Ra'am chairman 'brought a unique and special spirit' to the government.

Mansour Abbas:

'I am an Arab and a Palestinian'

Ra'am party head insists Netanyahu negotiated with him re: govt that would rely on his party's support.

Former Yisrael Beytenu MK in talks with United Arab List

MK Eli Avidar would bring two more seats to United Arab List party, internal polls show.

Ra'am official:

'If We Were in the Government. Gaza Op Wouldn't Have Happened '

The advisor to a United Arab List MK stated that if there was a permanent government the party would have prevented last week's operation

Ra'am MK demands:

'Stop this crazy war!'

MK Waleed Taha accuses Israel of conducting a policy of assassination, oppression and aggression, says Ra'am stands with the Palestinians.

Mansour Abbas:

'Thanks to us, tens of thousands of Gazans work in Israel'

MK Mansour Abbas says Ra'am works to strengthen the power of Arab society, and this will be to the benefit of the Palestinian issue.