Hadash
Hadash is a left‑wing political party in Israel that represents a Jewish–Arab alliance. The name Hadash means “new” in Hebrew, and the alliance is commonly associated with the Arabic designation al-Jabha ad-Dimuqrātiya lil-Salaam wal-Mosawa (Democratic Front for Peace and Equality). Hadash was founded in 1977 by the Israeli Communist Party (Maki) together with other Jewish and Arab left‑wing groups to contest elections and promote civil rights for Arab citizens of Israel, social justice, and anti‑discrimination policies.
Hadash advocates democracy and equality for Arab citizens within Israel, along with socialist and workers’ rights-oriented
Electoral activity and organization
Hadash has won representation in the Knesset at various times since the early 1980s. In the mid‑2010s
Today, Hadash remains a minor but enduring force in Israeli politics, aligning with broader Arab and left‑wing