# Yoav Segalovitz joining Ra’am party

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yoav-segalovitz-joining-raam-party
> Updated: 2026-08-31T19:45:36.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

Former MK and police official Yoav Segalovitz has moved to join the Arab-led Ra’am party (United Arab List) ahead of the October 27 elections. Initially reported as a possibility following discussions with party chairman Mansour Abbas, the move was later confirmed with Segalovich named as the second candidate on the party’s electoral list.

This arrangement is described as an unprecedented ‘Jewish-Arab partnership,’ as Segalovich is the first Jewish Zionist candidate to hold such a high position on an Arab-Islamic party list. Under the agreement, Segalovich will join the parliamentary bloc without becoming a formal member of the party, allowing him to vote on security and social issues. Abbas stated the alliance aims to combat organized crime and violence in Arab communities and seeks to return the party to a governing role.

In a recent announcement, Segalovitz and Abbas presented the alliance as a method to foster cooperation during a period of “intense social polarization.” Segalovitz emphasized that despite remaining political differences, trust and a commitment to working together are possible. The move is noted for its unique nature, as Segalovitz is characterized as a “defender of the state,” which distinguishes this partnership from previous Jewish-Arab cooperation in parties like Hadash.

The alliance has drawn sharp criticism from the Likud party, which questioned Abbas’s refusal to recognize Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations. Observers suggest this strategic partnership could bolster opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and potentially lower the threshold for future Jewish-Arab political coalitions.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Yoav Segalovitz joins Arab Ra'am party in historic Israeli political move

Jewish-Zionist politician Yoav Segalovitz will join Mansour Abbas's Arab Ra'am party, marking a historic political alliance ahead of Israel's upcoming elections.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yoav-segalovitz-joins-arab-raam-party-in-historic-israeli-political-move

### 2026-08-31: United Arab List names Yoav Segalovich as second candidate

The United Arab List has announced that former police leader Yoav Segalovich will join its electoral list in the second position to combat crime and pursue political influence in the next Knesset.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-arab-list-names-yoav-segalovich-as-second-candidate

### 2026-08-16: Yoav Segalovitz may join Ra’am party ahead of October elections

MK Yoav Segalovitz is reportedly planning to join the Arab-led Ra’am party for the October 27 elections, a move that could significantly impact Israel's political landscape and opposition coalitions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yoav-segalovitz-may-join-raam-party-ahead-of-october-elections

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