Likud MK launches initiative to expel Arab lawmaker for ‘supporting terrorism’ Ayman Odeh's "outrageous" comparison between the hostages in Gaza and Palestinian security prisoners in Israel "clearly constitute support for terrorism," said Likud MK Avichai Boaron. Jan. 21, 2025
Arab MK welcomes release of ‘hostages and prisoners,’ causing outrage Ayman Odeh, who heads the far-left Hadash Party, was rebuked by both the left and the right. JNS Staff Jan. 20, 2025
Netanyahu: Israel will defeat Hamas ‘neo-Nazi regime’ in Gaza "If it were up to you—in the opposition, the TV studios, the former officials—you would have given up a long time ago," the PM said at the Knesset. Akiva Van Koningsveld July 17, 2024
Coalition chair drafts bill expanding criteria for banning pro-terror MKs The coalition is said to be waiting until its judicial reform package is passed before formally presenting the bill, out of concern that otherwise it will be struck down by the Supreme Court. Charles Bybelezer Jan. 25, 2023
Ayman Odeh and coalitions of hate Hatred of Netanyahu is driving the left-wing parties towards outright anti-Zionism. Caroline B. Glick Dec. 15, 2022
Hadash Knesset members skip traditional photo in front of Israeli seal and flags In a video, a Knesset usher leads party leader Ayman Odeh to a room with the seal and flags. Then, when the photographers asked him to come in for a picture, he waves them off and walks away. Nov. 15, 2022
Arab ‘anti-state’ parties present ongoing challenge for Israel Those who think increased budgets for the sector will change things "don’t understand the reality," Professor Dan Schueftan told JNS. David Isaac Oct. 27, 2022
Joint List leader refuses to condemn Hezbollah, denounces Israel as ‘primary terror’ In response to a question from a ‘Channel 13’ reporter asking whether Hezbollah is a terrorist organization, Ayman Odeh replied that the Israeli “occupation” is the “primary terror in the whole region.” July 27, 2022
Where the ‘dual loyalty’ accusation actually applies Israel as a beacon in a sea of barbarism isn’t a Jewish issue, which is why the “dual loyalty” canard is a complete lie. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of those Arab citizens of Israel who side with their country’s mortal enemies. Ruthie Blum April 24, 2022
