Jamal Zahalka
Jamal Zahalka is an Arab-Israeli politician and a former member of the Knesset, representing the Balad party. Known for his strong advocacy for the rights of Arab citizens in Israel, Zahalka has been a vocal critic of government policies towards the Arab community and has worked to address issues such as discrimination and social inequality. He has been actively involved in various political initiatives aimed at promoting coexistence and dialogue between Jewish and Arab citizens.
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Jamal Zahalka, former Knesset member, directs criticism at Itamar Ben Gvir regarding the increase in murder victims.
הייאוש בחברה הערבית בשל גל הרציחות: "20 שנה גידלתי בן
Israel· 2026-02-05
Jamal Zahalka, head of the Higher Arab Monitoring Committee, announced a general strike in Arab communities in solidarity with the residents of Sakhnin.
אלפים מפגינים בת"א נגד האלימות בחברה הערביתIsrael· 2026-01-31
Dr. Jamal Zahalka is the head of the Higher Monitoring Committee of Arab Society, which announced a general strike in solidarity with the residents of Sakhnin.
רבבות בהפגנה למען סכנין: "אזרחים נהרגים בוקר, צהריים וערבIsrael· 2026-01-22
Jamal Zahalka is the head of the Higher Monitoring Committee of the Arab community, which declared a general strike in solidarity with residents of Sakhnin.
"שני מיליון יחסמו כבישים בתל אביב ובירושלים"Israel· 2026-01-22
Jamal Zahalka is mentioned as someone who deserved more than Ayman Odeh in terms of removal from office.
ואיך שלא נפנה, שוב נואשםIsrael· 2025-07-20
