Ra'am

Israel's leaders may not accept Arab parties even if required for coalition, IDI president says

At least two Arab parties, Hadash and Ta’al, have indicated a willingness to set some of their agenda aside to help change Israel’s current leadership.

|ByRUTH EGLASH/JTA
A protester holds a placard during a demonstration near the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem on October 31, 2026.
Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.

Netanyahu calls on parties who oppose terrorism to form ‘broad national gov't,’ open to discussion

“The Israeli public does not want a government that depends on Ra'am and the Joint List, parties that support terrorism and reject the existence of the Jewish state,” Netanyahu wrote.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Ballot slip for the Ra'am party.

Court lifts restrictions on suspect in alleged Ra'am election bribery scheme

Decision follows release of doctor arrested on Election Day; police challenge another suspect’s release to house arrest

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.

'Dark cloud over results': Netanyahu questions Sohlberg's decision over election interference case

"We demand a swift and thorough investigation to safeguard the integrity of the Knesset elections and the sovereignty of the people," Netanyahu concluded

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Likud maintains contact with Mansour Abbas's Ra'am, journalist claims

Journalist Mohammad Magadli claims senior Likud figures maintain contact with Mansour Abbas's Ra'am party despite public opposition to cooperation.

NOVEMBER 2, 2026By103FM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas.

New election likely in Israel amid coalition shortcomings, Arab party power, expert says

The opposition’s positions are not uniform. The Democrats, led by Yair Golan, have expressed openness to cooperation with Arab parties, while Bennett and Liberman oppose such an arrangement.

NOVEMBER 2, 2026ByGABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
A view of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem, October 29, 2026.

Netanyahu calls for 'broad national government' of anti-terror parties, opp. unites behind Eisenkot

Opposition party leaders to hold first joint meeting since election • CEC denies Likud request for briefing on suspected interference • Netanyahu issues statement supporting Shas's Arye Deri

NOVEMBER 2, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.

Herzog calls on political leaders to demonstrate flexibility ahead of coalition negotiations

The Joint List and Ra'am are expected to recommend Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister during consultations with President Isaac Herzog, a senior Joint List official told Walla on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2026BySHIR PERETS, KESHET NEEV
President Isaac Herzog speaks at the State Memorial Ceremony for Chaim Weizmann, the First President of the State of Israel, at Weizmann House in Rehovot, November 1, 2026.

Israel needs a bold, fresh approach and unity government in wake of election stalemate - editorial

After the results of Tuesday's election produced a stalemate, there are few options available to prevent another round of elections – a minority opposition government or a centrist unity government.

NOVEMBER 1, 2026ByJPOST EDITORIAL
United Arab List (Ra’am) party chairman Mansour Abbas stands alongside fellow party members on stage following the release of exit poll results in the northern Israeli city of Sakhnin, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Bennett backs Eisenkot as PM as talks with Herzog set for Wednesday

Mossad to provide Shin Bet with assessment of suspected foreign interference in elections • Likud MKs deny that they Yashar members asking them to defect • Liberman denies speakership reports

NOVEMBER 1, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.

Likud MKs deny that they Yashar members asking them to defect, Eisenkot sets coalition principles

Mossad to provide Shin Bet with assessment of suspected foreign interference in elections• Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Lapid meet to discuss election results, coordinate next steps

OCTOBER 31, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Demonstration at Habima Square in Tel Aviv in support of a Jewish-Arab partnership for the new government.

Israel has the votes for change. Does it have the courage? - opinion

The Jewish led “change” bloc, together with the Arab parties Ra’am and the Joint List, holds a 67 seat majority. The math is clear. What is missing currently is the political courage to act on it.

OCTOBER 30, 2026ByJOSH DRILL
Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett meet to discuss the future of Israel's government, October 29, 2026.

Arab Israelis, Palestinians view path to coalition through political clout - analysis

With record representation in the Knesset, Arab voters see a chance to influence Israel’s government and improve their daily lives, but opposition leaders remain divided over accepting their support.

OCTOBER 30, 2026ByGIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
Arab Israelis cast their ballots at a polling station in Tayibe, central Israel, during Israel’s general elections, October 27, 2026.

Liberman rejects possibility of sitting with Arab parties, bloc leaders hold coalition talks

Netanyahu meets Ben-Gvir, Smotrich as opposition leaders hold coalition talks • Shas's Deri rules out joining opposition bloc government without Likud as UTJ weighs talks

OCTOBER 30, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.