Who they are
Bakr Awawdeh is a Balad activist from Kafr Kanna. He led the Galilee Society, an Arab public-health and research organisation, from 2009 to 2019, after working as an organisational and strategic consultant.
He has also served on Kafr Kanna’s council, as director of the Center Against Racism and as head of the education department at Ilut local authority. He lives in Kafr Kanna.
Positions and record
Crime and violence: In June 2026, proposed stronger community organisations to confront violence and crime and defend Arab citizens’ rights and identity.
Community organisation: In June 2026, proposed local and national unions for health workers, teachers, technology workers, students, drivers and business owners.
Public health: In an interview published in May 2023, called for a comprehensive health programme with measurable targets, involving local councils, civic organisations and Arab professionals.
Jewish-Arab cooperation: In an interview published in May 2023, backed joint scientific and environmental work to improve health and economic development for all Galilee residents.
Where they stand
Holds the Balad line on every issue.
Judea & SamariaBalad lineEnd the occupation: a Palestinian state on the 4 June 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its capital, talks with the PLO, and a just solution for refugees under Resolution 194.
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & SecurityBalad lineMake the end of the war permanent, lift the siege and end military control of Gaza, with aid, rebuilding, the return of the displaced and UNRWA back at work.
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi EnlistmentBalad lineOpposes drafting Haredim or anyone else and would sanction no one who does not enlist; rejects military and civil service schemes for Arab youth.
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
JudiciaryBalad lineThe court as rights guarantor
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
EconomyBalad lineA minimum wage of at least 70% of the average wage, progressive tax, price controls on basics, and no privatisation of health, education, housing or welfare.
Social spendingFree market
EducationBalad lineArab schools run themselves, setting their own curriculum and administration, on budgets equal to Jewish schools' and with no privatisation.
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & StateBalad lineSeparation of religion and state, with freedom of conscience and belief, written into a constitution of equal citizenship.
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & CitizenshipBalad lineEqual citizenship in a constitution, recognition of Arab citizens as an indigenous national group, and repeal of the Nation-State Law.
Equal citizenshipJewish national state
