Columnist who accuses Israel of practicing apartheid against Palestinians says he considered Balad's proposal, but ultimately decided that he has been and will remain a journalist

Defendants, including party officials, admit to charges as part of plea bargain; will get suspended sentences, fines and community service

13 defendants expected to confess to charges as part of plea bargain, receive suspended sentences, fines and community service

Heba Yazbak questioned over Facebook posts from before time in Knesset, including one that indicated solidarity with Palestinian terrorist; ex-MK says probe politically motivated

Heba Yazbak says she was summoned for questioning but not told what investigation is about; ex-Balad MK previously praised terrorist who killed Israelis

Former Balad lawmaker will reportedly receive suspended sentence and pay a fine for misrepresenting party's finances

Hadash joins Balad in coming out against Lapid-Bennett lead coalition, as 2 MKs in Ahmad Tibi's Ta'al remain undeclared

AG says he won't indict other senior officials in Balad party, despite believing they're guilty, due to the potential harm to its supporters

Meeting the party's leader, Ayoub Kara asserts that unlike the Joint List, Ra'am 'doesn't deny Israel's existence'; head of Arab Balad party resigns

The three remaining parties are polling low, and breakaway Ra'am is not likely to enter the Knesset. The PM, who nurtured Arab political chaos, is likely watching with glee