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Walid al-Hawashla

Walid al-Hawashla is an Israeli politician serving as a Member of Knesset for the United Arab List (Ra'am), representing the interests of the Bedouin community in the Negev.

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Walid al-Hawashla is a prominent political figure within the Ra'am party (United Arab List), focusing largely on the socio-political challenges facing the Bedouin population in Israel's southern district. As a Member of Knesset, al-Hawashla often acts as a bridge between the state's security apparatus and the residents of the Negev, advocating for civil rights, improved infrastructure, and accountability in police conduct within Arab localities.

In July 2026, al-Hawashla intervened in a developing security incident in the Bedouin town of Segev Shalom. Following reports that a 17-year-old resident was shot in the leg during a police search operation, al-Hawashla formally demanded a thorough investigation from the Southern District police commander, Nitzav Chaim Bublil. The incident highlights al-Hawashla's role in monitoring the friction between the Israel Police and Bedouin youth, particularly during enforcement operations in the south.

His political work is characterized by a demand for institutional transparency. In the Segev Shalom case, while the police referred the matter to the Department of Internal Police Investigations (Mahash), al-Hawashla’s public pressure reflects the ongoing tension regarding the use of force in the Negev. As a representative of Ra'am, he balances the party's pragmatic approach to parliamentary influence with a firm stance on the protection of Bedouin citizens from perceived overreach by security forces.

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