Who they are
Waked is from Arraba. He studied Arabic and Hebrew at the Hebrew University and took a master’s in translation at Bar-Ilan. He taught Arabic and was headteacher of Amal Ilut Comprehensive School. He headed Arraba’s local council from 2008 to 2013 and served as mayor from 2018 to 2024.
Positions and record
Housing and infrastructure: In his 2018 municipal programme, prioritised roads, approval of detailed building plans and building plots for young couples.
Municipal administration: In his 2018 municipal programme, promised reform of municipal staffing and internal administration, with equal rights and duties for all residents.
Nation-State Law: In a March 2019 speech, opposed the Nation-State Law and supported continued annual Land Day commemorations.
Education and culture: In August 2023, called for greater effort in education and culture, and preserving Arabic to protect national identity.
Where they stand
Holds the Hadash line on every issue.
Judea & SamariaHadash 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 & SecurityHadash 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 EnlistmentHadash 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
JudiciaryHadash lineThe court as rights guarantor
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
EconomyHadash 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
EducationHadash 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 & StateHadash lineSeparation of religion and state, with freedom of conscience and belief, written into a constitution of equal citizenship.
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & CitizenshipHadash 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