Ra'am
The Iran peace plan, and what it means for Israel’s upcoming elections - opinion
If the opposition coalition is still unable to reach the 61-seat threshold for a governing coalition, it will have to make a painful decision.
Next Israeli government must include an Arab party, especially after October 7 - opinion
Likud, Netanyahu dropping in public eyes amid Iran war, contentious legislation - poll
Arab parties move to reestablish Joint List without Ra’am after disagreements with Abbas
Majority of Israelis favor joint US-Israel action against Iran - poll
The responses were divided into those who support Israel joining the attack only if Iran first attacked or prepared to attack (29%) and those who would support Israeli participation regardless (44%).
Major shifts in Iran, Ra'am party opens its ranks - January 5, 2026
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Ra'am to open party to all Israelis, leader Abbas 'aims to recruits Jewish politicians'
Abbas also accused National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of “smiling” when hearing about Arab citizens being murdered.
Despite turbulent week, demand for commission of inquiry, bloc map remain stable - poll
Against the backdrop of the draft law, the establishment of a government commission of inquiry, and the interview by Eli Feldstein on the Qatargate affair, coalition parties maintain their strength.
Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas says Arab vote will ‘tip the scales’ in Israel election - FT
In an interview with the Financial Times, Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas said the Arab vote will be decisive in the upcoming election.
Arab Israelis push to revive Joint List as divisions threaten their political voice
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: “There is anger in the Arab street because the Arab politicians haven’t managed to work together," political analyst Mohammed Darawshe tells the Post.
Mansour Abbas says Ra'am will split from Shura Council, Muslim Brotherhood
Ra'am chair Mansour Abbas said his party will separate from the Shura Council and the Muslim Brotherhood, following US moves against the Islamist organization.
'Inflaming tensions': Bedouin mayor slams Ben-Gvir's unauthorized visit after meeting cancellation
The visit follows weeks of sharp clashes between the two and criticism Ben-Gvir faced during his previous trip to the town.
'Silencing Arabs': Arab factions slam Zionist opposition's part in Ayman Odeh impeachment
The two Israeli-Arab parties in the Knesset announced that they would boycott a meeting between the heads of their opposition parties due to some members in support for impeaching MK Ayman Odeh.
Mansour Abbas announces retirement: Next Israeli elections to be his last as MK
Although he appears willing to retire, Abbas’s departure from the Knesset may not be entirely within his control.
