Ahmad Tibi

The Joint List presented its 2026 election manifesto, demanding an end to the war in Gaza, Palestinian statehood, and the repeal of the Nation-State Law while prioritizing the removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Joint List leader Ahmad Tibi announced that his party will support ousting Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and blocking Benjamin Netanyahu from serving as interim prime minister, demanding policy concessions in exchange for a governmental safety net.

Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew his Knesset candidacy following a Supreme Court recommendation, drawing sharp criticism from ally Ahmad Tibi toward the Democrats.

Yiska Haimov, a Knesset candidate for Noam LeYisrael and sister of Shin Bet chief David Zini, was filmed planning to block MK Ahmad Tibi. Polls show the party below the electoral threshold.

MK Ahmad Tibi revealed opposition plans to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana after elections, sparking sharp reactions from coalition leaders warning against minority government scenarios.

Ta'al leader MK Ahmad Tibi praised MK Moshe Gafni on Tuesday for his respectful and empathetic attitude toward the Arab community, while severely condemning his recent political removal as unfair and inhumane.

The Shas party has unveiled its candidate list for the 26th Knesset elections, featuring key promotions for younger members. Meanwhile, the Joint List finalized its roster, led by Yousef Jabareen.

A breakthrough in negotiations for the re-establishment of the Joint List has occurred. According to information received by Walla, Ta'al chairman Ahmad Tibi has dropped his opposition to the plan proposed by the "Reconciliation Committee." A Maariv poll suggests that a merger of the three Arab parties would secure 8 seats for the Joint List.

Raviv Drucker delivered a sharp monologue against Ahmad Tibi, who has served in the Knesset for 27 years, but faced backlash from a 'The Patriots' panelist for expressing personal affection toward the politician. Yotam Zimri stated: 'Ahmad Tibi is a terrible person who served as Yasser Arafat's advisor.'

The journalist revealed on air a message he received after midnight from the Foreign Minister, which he claims was sent to him by mistake and subsequently deleted: "Arrogant dog, let him go home himself." Drucker estimated that the message was intended for Ahmad Tibi and attacked Likud members for their "hypocrisy."

Will the parties that made up the Joint List run on two different lists in the upcoming elections? After the explosion in contacts and the crisis with Ahmad Tibi's Ta'al, mediation efforts continue - but time is running out: "We need unity more than ever."

Drama unfolds between the list partners: Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad. At the center is Ahmad Tibi's Ta'al, which is disappointed with its allocated seats and is demanding an improved offer.

During 'The Patriots' program, panelist Avi Shoshan revealed on Wednesday that he changed his mind about Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas after watching a documentary by Arab affairs correspondent Omri Haim. Shoshan, who previously expressed positive views toward Abbas, admitted that the content presented in the film created a deep internal conflict for him.