[62080] Generational change in Hadash: Dr. Yousef Jabareen will replace Ayman Odeh as head of the list
[62080] Generational change in Hadash: Dr. Yousef Jabareen will replace Ayman Odeh as head of the list
The Hadash party council decided today that Dr. Yousef Jabareen will head the party's list for the Knesset, replacing outgoing chairman Ayman Odeh.
Leadership change in Hadash
In a significant political move in the Hadash party, Dr. Yousef Jabareen was elected today, May 16, 2026, to lead the party's list for the Knesset. The appointment marks the end of the Ayman Odeh era at the head of the list.
According to a report in Israel Hayom, the party council made the decision to choose Jabareen as Odeh's successor. The newspaper, which is identified in its coverage with right-wing positions, highlighted the move as a major political event.
At ynet News, which maintains a neutral news reporting line, it was noted that the selection was carried out officially within the party council, and that Jabareen is the chosen figure to lead the list in place of Odeh.
The Telegram channel Amir Ettinger & Yuval Segev also confirmed the report, noting that the move was accepted "as expected" among party council members. The choice of Jabareen for the first spot signals a reorganization of the party ahead of the next Knesset election contests.