Leading Communist Party member MK Barakeh again in court

MK Dov Khenin testified in defense of fellow Hadash chairman MK Muhammad Barakeh on Sunday in the trial against him over two separate alleged altercations, one during a 2005 demonstration in Bil’in (a Palestinian village in the occupied territories) and another in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square in 2006 against the war in Lebanon. The two…

Hadash activists carrying red flags and red banners during the massive Israeli social protest, July 2011

On Hadash and the Israeli Elections

Today, on Tuesday January 22, Israelis vote. Latest poll number show 63% right-wing and extreme-right coalition support. It’s comprised of Likud, Yisrael Beiteinu, Habayit Hayehudi, Shas, and United Torah Judaism.  Pollsters asked respondents what issues matter most and socio-economic concerns by far ranked highest. Nearly half said they determine their choice. Likud and other right-wing…

MK Barakeh in court over 2005 and 2006 assault charges

 Hadash Chairman Mohammad Barakeh arrived in the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court Sunday to testify in proceedings held against him for allegedly assaulting a police officer in 2005. Barakeh said: “I can’t believe someone in my position has to be dragged to court like this. This is a cynical play by the prosecution.” On Sunday, the…

Hadash on Lieberman resignation: A cynical move

Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Avigdor (Ivette) Liberman from the extreme-right Yisrael Beiteinu party announced on Friday he would resign from his position as FM and vice premier in the current government. Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein announced the decision to file charges against Lieberman on Thursday, in a case involving the promotion of former Israeli…