Hadash facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hadash
חד״ש
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| Hebrew name | החזית הדמוקרטית לשלום ולשוויון |
| Arabic name | الجبهة الديمقراطية للسلام والمساواة |
| Leader | Ayman Odeh |
| Founded | 15 March 1977 |
| Merger of | Rakah Black Panthers (partial) Moked (partial) Other Arab and left-wing groups |
| Headquarters | Haifa, Israel Nazareth, Israel |
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| Political position | Left-wing to far-left |
| National affiliation | Joint List (2015–2019; 2020–2022) |
| Colors | Red and Green |
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Hadash (Hebrew: חד״ש) is a political group in Israel. Its name means "The Democratic Front for Peace and Equality." It is made up of the Israeli Communist Party and other groups. These groups share similar ideas about how society and the government should work. Hadash is known for its left-wing views.
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How Hadash Started
Hadash was formed on March 15, 1977. It brought together the Rakah party (which later became the Israeli Communist Party) and other groups. Some members of the Black Panthers joined Hadash. Other left-wing groups also became part of this new political alliance.
When Hadash first ran in elections in 1977, they won five seats in the Knesset. The Knesset is Israel's parliament, similar to a congress or assembly. Over the years, the number of seats Hadash won changed. Sometimes they won more, sometimes fewer. They often worked with other Arab parties in Israel. For example, they joined forces with the Balad party in 1996. They also teamed up with Ahmed Tibi's Ta'al party in 2003. In recent years, Hadash has been part of the Joint List. This is a larger group of Arab parties that work together in elections.
What Hadash Believes In
Hadash is a left-wing party. This means they support ideas like a socialistic economy. They also strongly believe in protecting workers' rights. They want to make sure all workers are treated fairly.
A key goal for Hadash is cooperation between Jewish and Arab people in Israel. They were among the first to support a "two-state solution." This idea suggests creating an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel.
Hadash also supports several other important policies:
- They want Israel to leave all territories taken in the Six-Day War.
- They believe a Palestinian state should be created in those territories.
- They support the right for Palestinian refugees to return or receive payment.
Beyond peace, Hadash cares about social and environmental issues. They want to protect the environment. They also believe in social justice for everyone.
Hadash's Main Goals
Hadash has clear goals for Israel. These goals guide their work in the Knesset. They aim to improve life for all citizens.
Here are some of their main goals:
- Achieving a fair and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
- Protecting the rights of workers and improving their working conditions.
- Improving public services like health care, education, and housing.
- Ensuring full equality for the Arab population in Israel.
- Ending discrimination against any group of people.
- Protecting democratic freedoms for everyone.
- Ensuring equality between men and women in all areas of life.
- Protecting the environment and promoting environmental fairness.
- Working to get rid of weapons of mass destruction.
Party Leaders
Hadash has had several important leaders since it was founded. These leaders help guide the party's direction. They also represent Hadash in the Knesset.
Some of the key leaders include:
- Meir Vilner (Chairman from 1976–1992)
- Tawfiq Ziad (Chairman from 1992–1994)
- Mohammad Barakeh (Secretary-General from 1993–1999, Chairman from 1999–2015)
- Ayman Odeh (Secretary-General from 2006–present, Chairman from 2015–present)
Election Results
Hadash has participated in many Israeli elections. The table below shows how many votes and seats they won over the years. The number of seats they hold in the Knesset shows their strength in the government.
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Knesset members |
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| 1977 | 80,118 | 4.6 |
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– | Charlie Biton, Avraham Levenbraun, Tawfik Toubi, Meir Vilner, Tawfiq Ziad |
| 1981 | 64,918 | 3.4 |
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Charlie Biton, Tawfik Toubi, Meir Vilner, Tawfiq Ziad |
| 1984 | 69,815 | 3.4 |
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Charlie Biton, Tawfik Toubi, Meir Vilner, Tawfiq Ziad |
| 1988 | 84,032 | 3.7 |
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Charlie Biton, Tawfik Toubi, Meir Vilner, Tawfiq Ziad |
| 1992 | 62,545 | 2.4 |
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Tamar Gozansky, Hashem Mahameed, Tawfiq Ziad |
| 1996 | 129,455 | 4.2 |
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Tamar Gozansky, Ahmad Sa'd, Saleh Saleem, Hashem Mahameed |
| 1999 | 87,022 | 2.6 |
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Mohammad Barakeh, Tamar Gozansky, Issam Makhoul |
| 2003 | 93,819 | 3.0 |
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Mohammad Barakeh, Issam Makhoul |
| 2006 | 86,092 | 2.7 |
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Mohammad Barakeh, Dov Khenin, Hana Sweid |
| 2009 | 112,130 | 3.3 |
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Mohammad Barakeh, Dov Khenin, Hana Sweid, Afu Agbaria |
| 2013 | 113,439 | 3.0 |
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Mohammad Barakeh, Dov Khenin, Hana Sweid, Afu Agbaria |
| 2015 | Part of the Joint List |
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Ayman Odeh, Aida Touma-Suleiman, Dov Khenin, Yousef Jabareen, Abdullah Abu Ma'aruf, Youssef Atauna | |
| April 2019 | 193,442 | 4.49 |
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Ayman Odeh, Aida Touma-Suleiman, Ofer Cassif, Yousef Jabareen |
| September 2019 | Part of the Joint List |
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Ayman Odeh, Aida Touma-Suleiman, Ofer Cassif, Yousef Jabareen, Jabar Asatra | |
| 2020 | Part of the Joint List |
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Ayman Odeh, Aida Touma-Suleiman, Ofer Cassif, Yousef Jabareen, Jabar Asatra | |
| 2021 | Part of the Joint List |
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Ayman Odeh, Aida Touma-Suleiman, Ofer Cassif | |
| 2022 | 178,735 | 3.75 |
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Ayman Odeh, Aida Touma-Suleiman, Ofer Cassif, Youssef Atauna |
See also
In Spanish: Jadash para niños
