Ad Kan Investigation Alleges Ties Between Hadash MKs and DFLP Figures
An investigation by the Ad Kan organization alleges long-standing ties between senior members of Israel's Hadash party and officials from designated terrorist groups, including the DFLP and PFLP, following a documented meeting in Ramallah.
A recent investigation by the Ad Kan organization highlights alleged ties between senior members of the Israeli Hadash party and representatives of terrorist organizations, including the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). Avihai Shorshan, CEO of Ad Kan, presented the findings during an appearance on the 'Shommer Saf' podcast hosted by Gadi Taub, detailing a series of documented meetings.
The Ramallah Conference and DFLP Ties
A prominent case highlighted in the investigation occurred in July 2026, during a conference in Ramallah addressing the situation of Arab citizens of Israel amid the war. The event was attended by Hadash MK Aida Touma-Sliman and Ramzi Rabah, a member of the political bureau of the DFLP, which is designated as a terrorist organization in Israel. The conference was organized by the Palestinian Women's Union and documented by the Palestinian news agency Wafa. While participation in such events does not necessarily constitute a criminal offense, Shorshan emphasized what he described as a prolonged and systematic relationship between officials from both Palestinian fronts and representatives of Hadash.
Historical Context and Ideological Background
The DFLP is a Marxist Palestinian organization founded in 1969 following a split from the Popular Front. Its founder, Nayef Hawatmeh, led the organization when its members carried out the 1974 Ma'alot school massacre, which claimed the lives of 22 schoolchildren. In 2010, a Hadash delegation that included Mohammed Barakeh, Afu Agbaria, Ayman Odeh, and Ofer Cassif met with Hawatmeh in Jordan. Furthermore, according to Human Rights Watch, the military wings of both the DFLP and PFLP participated alongside Hamas and other armed factions in the October 7 attacks.
Hadash's Secular Stance and Public Debate
Hadash, officially the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality, was established in 1977 as a joint Jewish-Arab political framework rooted in socialist and communist ideology. Shorshan noted the paradox of a secular movement advocating for equality and workers' rights while its representatives allegedly maintain long-standing ties with figures from armed factions. Podcast host Gadi Taub also referenced the ideological alignment of Ra'am party leader Mansour Abbas with the Muslim Brotherhood, though he argued that Hadash's engagements with active terrorist organizations represent a more severe concern.
