Jewish Ex-Cop Joins Arab Ra’am Party, Set to Enter Israel’s Parliament
Former Israeli police officer Yoav Segalovitz, a self-described Zionist, is set to join the Ra’am party in the newly elected Israeli parliament.
POLICY WIRE — Tel Aviv, Israel — Former Israeli police officer Yoav Segalovitz, who describes himself as a Zionist, will soon take his seat in the Israeli parliament as a member of the Arab Ra’am party. This marks a significant shift in Israeli politics, underlining a new era of political cooperation.
Segalovitz, running as the No. 2 candidate on the Ra’am party ticket in the October 2026 elections, has positioned himself alongside party leader Mansour Abbas. The party’s primary goal is to combat crime, a critical issue in many Israeli communities.
A campaign event in Tel Aviv, held on Friday, October 23, 2026, saw Segalovitz addressing supporters alongside Abbas. The event highlighted the party’s commitment to addressing safety and security concerns, which are central to their electoral strategy.
Segalovitz’s decision to join the Ra’am party has been seen as a paradigm shift, challenging traditional political boundaries and fostering a new approach to governance in Israel. His background as a former police officer and member of parliament adds a unique perspective to the party’s platform.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
