Israeli Arabs

Nearly three-quarters of Arab-Israelis want new political leadership ahead of elections, poll finds

A new survey published Wednesday found that 74% of respondents believe Arab society urgently needs new public figures and leadership, amid political divisions ahead of the Knesset elections.

Activists protest against violence in the Arab community in Jaffa, on February 10, 2026.
Israel Police conducting an operation, July 13, 2026.

‘Violent and baseless raid’: Human rights group demands probe of police over Umm el-Fahm wedding

Danielle Yablonka is seen at a ceremony honoring IDF Unit 585.

Desert Reconnaissance Battalion: The Arab IDF unit the world needs to know about - opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits a Clalit healthcare center in the Arab town Tira.

Anti-Arab racism in Israel’s health system ignores a critical doctor shortage - opinion


'It's hard to be Arab in this country': Kan's Suleiman Maswadeh opens up on experiences post-Oct. 7

Maswadeh spoke about the complexity and difficulty of being Arab in this country, feelings that have intensified since October 7.

 suleiman maswadeh on the foreground of Lights showing the words 365 days appear on Tel Aviv building to mark time since October 7 (illustrative)

Majority of Israelis want war to end, 77% think bringing hostages home trumps toppling Hamas - poll

A recent poll shows most Israelis support ending the Israel-Hamas War, prioritizing hostage return over toppling Hamas.

 Ceasarea, near Netanyahu's private residence - Hostage families and other protesters are commemorating the Jewish New Year around a dinner table with a table cloth that reads 'Let the old year and its abandonment come to an end'.

Purple House: Peace organization opens space for coexistence in Jerusalem

The Purple House will serve as a meeting house and a place for cooperation and open dialogue.

 Standing Together Purple House.

'Gov. abandons us to crime orgs.': Anger in Arab community following Ramle blast

The Abraham Initiatives organization, jointly run by Jews and Arabs, which aims to promote integration and equality, blamed the government for the violent incident. 

 Arab Israelis stage a mock funeral in Tel Aviv on August 6 to demonstrate against what they say is the government’s failure to address soaring levels of organized crime.

Education Ministry to introduce mandatory Hebrew tests for Israeli Arab students

Israel's Education Ministry introduces the "Hebrew for Life" program for Arabic-speaking students to improve their language proficiency and integration into Israeli society and its job market.

 Education Minister Yoav Kisch speaks at a conference of the Israeli newspaper "Makor Rishon", in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, March 19, 2024.

Ezra Frech, Ian Seidenfeld, Oct. 7 survivor, other athletes to watch at the 2024 Paris Paralympics

Israel won nine medals — including six golds — at the most recent Paralympic Games in Tokyo, and has 384 total medals in the Games dating back to the inaugural Summer Paralympics in 1960.

 Top row, from left: Moran Samuel, Ian Seidenfeld, Guy Sasson and Ezra Frech. Bottom row, from left: Adam Berdichevsky, Mark Malyar, Asaf Yasur and Jody Schloss.

Israeli doctor who cared for wounded IDF soldiers pledges allegiance to ISIS

According to the indictment, numerous media files were found on the doctor's phone, including executions, beheadings, and mutilated bodies, and more.

 Soroka Medical center doctor, Muhammad Azzam, 34, was arrested for pledging allegiance to ISIS, August 22, 2024.

Struggle for land rights: Bedouin communities fight for recognition in Israel

Bedouins, particularly those in unrecognized villages, face unique challenges. The Israeli government views the land they live on as state property.

 THE ZAIDAT family, from the unrecognized village of Ramat Tziporim, has lived in the Negev for generations.

Greece condemns attack on Arab-Israeli mistaken for a Jewish man

Fahad Qubati, a 24-year-old Christian from Nazareth who served in the IDF, was visiting Greece when he was assaulted by 12 attackers, witnesses said.

Frontex’s Executive Director Hans Leijtens speaks to German and Greek border police during his visit at the border between Bulgaria and Turkey, near Kapitan Andreevo, Bulgaria, February 29, 2024.

The org. removing barriers by teaching Arab women Hebrew - interview

Lissan teaches Hebrew language to Arab women in an effort to promote “linguistic justice and equal access to basic rights and services for all Jerusalem residents.”

 ISRAELI AND Palestinian volunteers—mostly women—co-teach Hebrew to over 500 people a year through the Lissan organization.