For the First Time in the Party's History: Balad Selects a Jewish Female Candidate in Primaries
Members of the Balad party have once again chosen Sami Abu Shehadeh for the role of party chairman. After him were also elected political activist Bker Awawdeh, social activist Dr. Maha Karakabi Sabah, political and…
Assessment
Balad's primary election produced two notable outcomes: the re-election of Sami Abu Shahadeh as party chair and the selection of Orly Noy, a Jewish Israeli and director of B'Tselem, as a candidate , a first for the Arab party. The leadership slate also includes several veteran activists, underscoring continuity. The party's stated intention to pursue a joint list, even without Ra'am, signals ongoing fragmentation among Arab-majority parties ahead of the next election cycle.