Somaya Bashir
Somaya Bashir | |
|---|---|
| סומיה בשיר سميه بشير | |
.jpg) Bashir in 2026 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 June 1974 |
| Party | Democrats (since 2024) |
Other political affiliations | Ta'al (2006–2009) Labor (2022–2024) |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Levinsky College of Education |
| Occupation | Therapist • Activist |
Somaya Bashir (born 23 June 1974) is an Arab-Israeli social and political activist and a music therapist.[1]
Bashir is recognized as a prominent activist for Jewish–Arab partnership, civil equality, and the advancement of women's status in Arab society.[2] In early 2026, she announced her candidacy in the primaries of The Democrats, for the 2026 Israeli election.[1]
In The Democrats primary elections held on 20 July 2026, ahead of the 2026 Israeli legislative election, Bashir came in at number ten on the slate.[3][4]
References
- 1 2 Karmel, Ariela (9 February 2026). "Activist Somaya Bashir to run for Democrats' slate, calls for Arab-Jewish partnership". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ בשיר, סומייה (6 March 2026). "המלחמה עם איראן בוחנת את גבולות האזרחות של הערבים בישראל". דבר העובדים בארץ ישראל (in Hebrew). Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ Neev, Keshet (20 July 2026). "Democrats announce Knesset slate ahead of elections, MK Lazimi takes second spot after Golan". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ Karni, Yuval (20 July 2026). "התוצאות הסופיות בפריימריז: זו רשימת הדמוקרטים" [Final results in the primaries: This is the Democratic list] (in Hebrew). Ynet. Retrieved 12 August 2026.