Hadash is a left-wing Arab-Jewish political coalition in Israel, formed by Maki (Communist Party of Israel) and allied groups; in Aug 2026 it joined the Joint List re-launch ahead of the 2026 election.
The Times of Israel reports ongoing confrontations within Israel's ruling coalition over ultra-Orthodox exemptions from military service. Lawmakers have pushed through measures while facing opposition from a shrinking band of dissenters; the issue shapes the political landscape ahead of the upcoming election.
Residents in Masafer Yatta and West Bank villages have reported repeated settler attacks, property damage and soldiers escorting or standing by during incidents. Witnesses have described settlers grazing livestock in homes' gardens, arson, and assaults near mosques. Humanitarian groups have recorded high demolition and displacement rates since October 2023.
The Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash), Balad and Ta'al announce a three-party Joint List to confront Israeli political challenges. They say unity is essential to defend Palestinian rights, rebuild trust, and push for ten seats in the Knesset, aimed at countering a fascist right-wing government.
A former Israeli police official will run on Raam's election list, making him the first Jewish Israeli to stand for an explicitly Arab party. Mansour Abbas announces the anti-crime platform and Yoav Segalovitz joins, highlighting cross-communal cooperation as polls project Raam to win five or six seats in the Knesset.
A new wave of polls shows no bloc winning a clear 61-seat majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Surveys indicate tightening odds for coalitions and room for potential cross-bloc deals, depending on small party performances ahead of the October vote.
Arab parties face disqualification challenges as Israel's election rules are tested. The Supreme Court and Central Elections Committee are at the center of rulings that could shape representation for Palestinian citizens ahead of the October 27 vote.
Israeli polls show a close race between Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc and the centrist opposition, with Arab parties poised to be kingmakers. Voter turnout among Arab Israelis is rising, and analysts say Arab support could shift coalition math in a tightly contested ballot.
Israel has held a tightly contested campaign ahead of Oct. 27 elections in which both the Netanyahu-led right and a Zionist opposition bloc are neck-and-neck. Arab-led lists are projected to increase representation and could hold the balance of power; main opposition figures have largely adopted right-leaning security positions and ruled out joining coalitions with Arab parties.
Israel may see a new government emerge as polls show both Netanyahu’s bloc and Eisenkot’s opposition falling short of a majority. Arab-led parties hold the balance of power, with potential deals shaping whether a Netanyahu return or a Eisenkot-led administration governs. The vote is set for late October 2026, with coalition negotiations likely to define policy directions in the near term.