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Arab Israeli Activist Yoseph Haddad Launches New Political Party Ahead of 2026 Elections
8/17/2026, 8:15:50 AM
Party Registration and Early Outreach
Arab Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that he has formally registered a new political party in preparation for the upcoming national elections. His office indicated that Haddad is actively meeting with a range of political figures, including retired Brig-Gen. Ofer Winter, a right-wing veteran who is reportedly weighing his own political options. At a press conference held at “Hostage Square” in Tel Aviv on November 28, 2023, Haddad called for the release of hostages and highlighted his intention to translate his advocacy work into parliamentary influence.
Survey Results and Projected Knesset Presence
A February poll conducted by the Midgam Institute projected that a party led by Haddad could secure four seats in the Knesset, enough to clear the electoral threshold. The same survey suggested that Haddad’s support base spans voters aligned with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and the opposition, potentially reshaping coalition dynamics.
Prospective Alliance with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum
Sources close to Haddad told the Post that he is exploring a partnership with former Jerusalem deputy mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum. Hassan-Nahoum currently serves as the foreign ministry’s special envoy for trade innovation and is secretary-general of Kol Israel, a World Zionist Congress faction. Her political résumé includes leading the Yerushalmim party in 2013, a decade-long tenure on the Jerusalem city council, and an unsuccessful run in the 2022 Likud primaries where she placed 73rd on the party list.
Official Outlook and Next Steps
Haddad’s spokesperson emphasized that the activist aims to convert his sizable social-media following into tangible political influence within Jerusalem’s municipal apparatus and the broader national arena. While the party’s formal platform has not been released, Haddad’s team indicated that a decision on coalition partners and campaign strategy will be made in the coming weeks as the election calendar advances.
