Balad Party

Qatar denies interfering in Israeli elections, calls allegations 'ridiculous and dangerous'

"These accusations are ridiculous and dangerous in equal measure. Qatar should not be used as a scapegoat for the political failures of certain Israeli politicians," he wrote.

An illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.
Arab Israelis and Israeli left-wing activist students take part in a rally marking the Nakba anniversary at Tel Aviv University, May 13, 2026.

What I learned speaking to Arabs voting in Israel's election - reporter's notebook

Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election

Israel’s 2026 election could bring record voter turnout across political camps - opinion

An altercation between Otzma Yehudit affiliated activists and activists attending an event at the Joint List Hebrew-language headquarters, October 15, 2026.

Right-wing activists affiliated with Otzma Yehudit invade Arab Joint List Tel Aviv headquarters


Ra'am, Balad and Hadash-Ta'al waiting to learn Israeli election fate

Updated exit polls later showed that Balad was close to crossing the threshold, which could wipe out Netanyahu's majority.

 Ra'am party members at the campaign headquarters in the Arab Israeli town of Tamra, as the results of the Israeli elections are announced. November 1, 2022.

Arab party Balad mourns death of Palestinian terrorist doctor killed in Jenin

Dr. Abdallah Abu al Teen, a commander in Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades and a doctor at the Palestinian Health Ministry, was killed in Jenin on Friday.

 Dr. Abdallah Abu al Teen, the Fatah terrorist killed in clashes with IDF soldiers on October 14, 2022

High Court greenlights Chikli, Silman and Balad to run in election

Petitioners said that they were disappointed in the ruling * Zehava Galon says that Chikli and Silman protected by corruption

 Yamina MK Idit Silman at the Knesset, April 25, 2022.

Israel Elections: High Court to rule on fate of Arab Knesset faction

The High Court for years has routinely rejected these kinds of petitions as presenting some disturbing evidence against the party.

HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE President Esther Hayut hears a petition at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem

Balad Party appeals to Supreme Court after barred from running for next Knesset

The appeal will be heard in the court before a panel of at least nine judges, and a final decision will be published by next Sunday.

 Director of the Elections Committee of the Knesset, Orly Adas, Yitzhak Amit, Chairman of the Election Committee and Attorney Ilan Bombach, Vice Chairman of the Election Committee discuss the disqualification of Balad and Ra'am on September 22, 2022 at the Knesset in Jerusalem.

Israel Elections: 3 stories that define the path to the finish line

INSIDE POLITICS: These are the three key stories that will define and design the path to the finish line and are worth following in the weeks ahead.

 INTERIOR MINISTER Ayelet Shaked speaks to students from the Blich school in Ramat Gan last week.

Balad banned from running in election, Central Election Committee rules

Two Arab parties had faced appeals on grounds for "supporting terror" and reportedly opposing Israel's definition as a Jewish state.

 Director of the Elections Committee of the Knesset, Orly Adas, Yitzhak Amit, Chairman of the Election Committee and Attorney Ilan Bombach, Vice Chairman of the Election Committee discuss the disqualification of Balad and Ra'am on September 22, 2022 at the Knesset in Jerusalem.

Israel elections: Will Arab party split turn out more voters? - opinion

Many of Balad’s supporters, who had been undecided about whether to vote, have now woken up and proudly declare that they intend to participate and vote for their party. 

 MEMBERS OF Hadash-Ta’al register their list for the upcoming election, at the Knesset, earlier this month.

National Unity will not collaborate with Hadash-Ta'al - Gideon Sa'ar

On top of Sa'ar's ideological stance, National Unity also has a political incentive to block Hadash-Ta'al, as it means that Lapid will have very low chances of forming a government.

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar heading to  cabinet meeting, June 26, 2022.

Why the splitting of the Joint List is so important to Netanyahu - opinion

A stable government is unlikely to emerge in the foreseeable future and a sixth round of elections cannot be ruled out.

 Opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to tesitfy before the Meron Disaster Inquiry Committee, in Jerusalem, on July 21, 2022