The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/arab-mks/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Arab MKs | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/arab-mks/ 32 32 Eisenkot takes heat for implying Zionist opposition bloc may partner with Arab parties https://www.timesofisrael.com/eisenkot-takes-heat-for-implying-zionist-opposition-bloc-may-partner-with-arab-parties/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 23:58:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3711069 Gantz scolds former party member, says chance of such an alliance 'unrealistic after Oct. 7'; Likud slams opposition for relying on 'elements' who 'undermine the State of Israel'

The post Eisenkot takes heat for implying Zionist opposition bloc may partner with Arab parties appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Ra’am leader says party will cut ties with religious council, become ‘completely civic’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/raam-leader-says-party-will-cut-ties-with-religious-council-become-completely-civic/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 02:08:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3706235 Mansour Abbas's move appears geared toward boosting its legitimacy among Zionist Knesset parties; Smotrich responds by calling Arab MK a 'wolf in sheep's clothing'

The post Ra’am leader says party will cut ties with religious council, become ‘completely civic’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Israeli Arab politicians welcome Gaza deal reached despite ‘bloodthirsty government’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-arab-politicians-welcome-gaza-deal-reached-despite-bloodthirsty-government/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:10:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3660488 Hadash, Ta'al, Ra'am and Balad MKs celebrate the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian security prisoners, welcome aid to Gaza and end to ‘genocide’

The post Israeli Arab politicians welcome Gaza deal reached despite ‘bloodthirsty government’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Motion to expel Arab party head Odeh from Knesset fails; coalition MKs heckle him https://www.timesofisrael.com/motion-to-expel-odeh-from-knesset-fails-to-pass-amid-heckling-by-coalition-members/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:47:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3598206 In raucous session, only 73 of the required 90 lawmakers back motion to boot Hadash-Ta'al chairman Ayman Odeh, who vows to 'stand strong against fascism' and 'fight for democracy'

The post Motion to expel Arab party head Odeh from Knesset fails; coalition MKs heckle him appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Lawmakers advance bills to block ‘terror supporters’ from holding local office https://www.timesofisrael.com/lawmakers-advance-bills-to-block-terror-supporters-from-holding-local-office/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:28:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3428225 Legislation would ban candidates who support armed struggle against Israel from running in municipal elections — and would allow their removal, once elected, by Interior Ministry

The post Lawmakers advance bills to block ‘terror supporters’ from holding local office appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Knesset advances legislation that could make it easier to disqualify Arab lawmakers https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-advances-legislation-that-could-make-it-easier-to-disqualify-arab-lawmakers/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 01:20:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3408866 Bill would expand criteria for barring candidates from running to include any support for act of terror or terrorist; bill giving government control of TV ratings data also advances

The post Knesset advances legislation that could make it easier to disqualify Arab lawmakers appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Ben Gvir calls Arab lawmakers ‘terrorists’ from Knesset rostrum, triggering melee https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gvir-calls-arab-lawmakers-terrorists-from-knesset-rostrum-triggering-melee/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:41:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3334263 Knesset members charge at podium as far-right minister repeatedly shouts 'Out!' at them; ushers attempt to prevent physical altercation, with Likud MK nearly knocking one down

The post Ben Gvir calls Arab lawmakers ‘terrorists’ from Knesset rostrum, triggering melee appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Bennett rebukes former partner Abbas after he claims ‘50,000 civilians murdered in Gaza’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-rebukes-former-partner-abbas-after-he-claims-50000-civilians-murdered-in-gaza/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:36:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3333852 'The IDF is eliminating vile terrorists,' says former PM after Ra'am party leader makes claim at Knesset; MK Ayman Odeh booted from plenum for calling Netanyahu a 'terrorist'

The post Bennett rebukes former partner Abbas after he claims ‘50,000 civilians murdered in Gaza’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Scuffles as Arab mayors, MKs protest outside Netanyahu’s office against budget cuts https://www.timesofisrael.com/scuffles-as-arab-mayors-mks-protest-against-budget-cuts-outside-netanyahus-office/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:21:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3077106 Community leaders organize a strike and demonstration that ends with minor brawl with police; one mayor detained

The post Scuffles as Arab mayors, MKs protest outside Netanyahu’s office against budget cuts appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Coalition said planning bill to ease disqualification of Arabs from Knesset https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-said-planning-bill-to-ease-disqualification-of-arabs-from-knesset/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:02:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2934048 Legislation would facilitate banning individuals from running for parliament if they express any support at all for terror or a terrorist, including visiting families of suspects

The post Coalition said planning bill to ease disqualification of Arabs from Knesset appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Daily Briefing March 24: Arab MKs silent on Ukraine, as refugees head to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-march-24-arab-mks-silent-on-ukraine-as-refugees-head-to-israel/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:05:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2731805 Arab affairs correspondent Aaron Boxerman on why Arab MKs spurned Zelensky, plus an Arab teen's death; Diaspora affairs reporter Judah Ari Gross on Ukrainian 'aliyah,' and 'agunot'

The post Daily Briefing March 24: Arab MKs silent on Ukraine, as refugees head to Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Daily Briefing Jan. 6 – Verbal jousting in Knesset, and Jerusalem’s Arabs https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-jan-6-verbal-jousting-in-knesset-and-jerusalems-arabs/ Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:45:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2678601 Political correspondent Tal Schneider discusses Wednesday's raucous Knesset scenes; we chat with State of Jerusalem filmmaker Natan Odenheimer about his latest documentary for ToI

The post Daily Briefing Jan. 6 – Verbal jousting in Knesset, and Jerusalem’s Arabs appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Arab turnout rises to 60% after reaching an all-time low in April https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-turnout-rises-to-60-after-reaching-an-all-time-low-in-april/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:17:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2151320 Voter suppression efforts and warnings about Arabs flocking to the polls appear to have backfired, driving higher voter participation

The post Arab turnout rises to 60% after reaching an all-time low in April appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Lawmakers cheer resignation of firebrand Palestinian nationalist Zoabi https://www.timesofisrael.com/lawmakers-cheer-resignation-of-firebrand-palestinian-nationalist-zoabi/ Sun, 06 Jan 2019 06:47:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1992795&preview=true&preview_id=1992795 Arab MK who labeled IDF soldiers 'murderers' and called for end to the Jewish state won’t seek reelection after 10 years of courting controversy in the Knesset

The post Lawmakers cheer resignation of firebrand Palestinian nationalist Zoabi appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Arab MK Zoabi, who called for dissolution of Israel, says won’t seek reelection https://www.timesofisrael.com/controversial-arab-mk-zoabi-announces-she-wont-seek-reelection/ Sat, 05 Jan 2019 15:39:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1992586&preview=true&preview_id=1992586 After 10 stormy years in the Knesset, Joint List lawmaker acknowledges many hate her and her beliefs; forced to step down by her own party's regulations

The post Arab MK Zoabi, who called for dissolution of Israel, says won’t seek reelection appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]>