Ahmad Tibi

Ahmad Tibi is an Arab Israeli lawmaker and a Member of Knesset from the Hadash-Ta'al.

Shin Bet opposes MK's visit to imprisoned terrorist Marwan Barghouti

At the core of the Shin Bet position is a fundamental objection to enhancing Barghouti’s status.

 MARWAN BARGHOUTI is brought into court by police for his judgment hearing in May 2004, at which he was convicted on five counts of murder in terrorist attacks.
Ben Gurion Airport

High fares, low flights: Foreign airlines stay away from Israel amid local squabbles

MKs Itamar Ben-Gvir and Ahmad Tibi shout at each other in the Knesset plenum on February 21, 2024

Knesset enters heated debate on controversial bill to deport terrorists' families

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on September 11, 2024

'I'm the political echelon': Ben-Gvir reiterates opposition to Tibi, Barghouti meeting


Ben-Gvir threatens coalition after spat with haredi parties

The seemingly inconsequential spat between the two parties touched on simmering political tensions  on additional issues such as the haredi exemption from IDF service.

 Itamar Ben Gvir

'ISIS is managed by Israeli intelligence': Ahmad Tibi 'likes' conspiracy theory

Haqiqatjou argues that in this terror attack on Russia, “it is likely that Israel's partner the CIA was involved. The US and Israel have a shared interest in destroying Russia."

AHMAD TIBI: When he [Netanyahu] says ‘Ahmad Tibi,’ he means Ahmad the Arab.

Israel's Knesset votes against unilateral recognition of Palestinian state

During the plenum debate, shouting ensued, with Ta'al member of Knesset Ahmed Tibi saying, "A Palestinian state will be established Ras Ben Amo [Arabic slang for 'in spite of his opposition']".

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen in the Knesset plenum on February 21, 2024

Arab Israelis 'oppressed' into silence over Hamas war, Arab MK claims

Tibi’s exclusive interview depicts the situation that Arab-Israelis are in during the Israel-Hamas war.

 MK Ahmed Tibi in an exclusive interview.

Tibi to Newsweek: Biden inability to rein in Israel's war in Gaza is 'embarrassing'

Tibi gave examples of Israel successfully getting its way despite American intervention on behalf of Palestinians and charged that the US president did not view Israelis and Palestinians equally.

 MK Ahmad Tibi reacts during a plenum session in the Knesset on November 21, 2022

Knesset to host second screening of October 7 documentary

The documentary, which the IDF put together from security footage and from cameras taken from captured and killed terrorists, is 47 minutes of uncensored footage of Hamas's attack.

 Knesset shines a yellow beam to represent the hostages being kept by Hamas in Gaza, November 7, 2023

MK Tibi proposes bill to strengthen protection of religious symbols

Tibi presented the bill on Wednesday, following a wave of attacks on sacred places in Israel, including churches and mosques.

 Israeli security forces guard while Jews and tourist visit the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, August 28, 2023

Arab MK claims child murdered by Hamas rockets was killed by IDF

Arab MK Ahmad Tibi shared a picture of children supposedly killed by the IDF, but included Ido Avigal, who was killed by Hamas rockets.

 MK Ahmad Tibi reacts during a plenum session in the Knesset on November 21, 2022

Arab-Israeli MK wants to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv over ties to West Bank team

Knesset member Ahmad Tibi wants to disqualify Maccabi Tel Aviv from the Euroleague due to their cooperation with West Bank team Elitzur Shomron.

AHMAD TIBI: When he [Netanyahu] says ‘Ahmad Tibi,’ he means Ahmad the Arab.

Ahmad Tibi's candidacy for deputy Knesset speaker creates quarrel in gov't

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir opposed letting Tibi be deputy speaker, alleging he supported Palestinian terror.

 MK Ahmad Tibi reacts during a plenum session in the Knesset on November 21, 2022

Judicial reform reasonableness bill passed committee vote in first reading

Opposition and coalition members continued to clash in the committee over the protests and military operation that unfolded during the week.

 MK Simcha Rotman, Head of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting on the planned judicial reform, at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on July 4, 2023.