לראשונה בהיסטוריית המפלגה: בל"ד בחרה מועמדת יהודייה בפריימריז

הערכה

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.