Ta'al facts for kids

Ta'al (pronounced Tah-al) is a political party in Israel. Its name is a Hebrew acronym (a word made from the first letters of other words) for Tnu'a Aravit LeHithadshut, which means "Arab Movement for Renewal." This party works to represent the interests of Arab citizens in Israel.

Ta'al was started in the 1990s by its current leader, Ahmad Tibi.

What Ta'al Believes

Ta'al has several main ideas that guide its work:

• Centrist Views: This means the party tries to find a middle ground in politics, not leaning too far to the left or right.
• Arab Nationalism: Ta'al supports the rights and identity of Arab people. They believe in strengthening the Arab community within Israel.
• Secularism: The party believes that government and laws should not be based on religion. They want a separation between religious institutions and the state.
• Anti-Zionist: This means Ta'al does not support the idea of Israel as a Jewish state. They believe Israel should be a state for all its citizens, regardless of their religion or background.

Ta'al in the Government

Ta'al is part of Israel's parliament, which is called the Knesset. In the 23rd Knesset, Ta'al had 3 seats.

The party often works with other Arab-majority parties. They form a group called the Joint List. This group includes parties like Balad, Hadash, and Ra'am. Together, the Joint List had 15 seats in the 23rd Knesset. Working together helps these parties have a stronger voice in the government.

See also

• In Spanish: Ta'al para niños