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This article is about the Israeli politician. For the Canadian geneticist, see Ahmad Teebi . Dr. Ahmad Tibi (born December 19 , 1958 ; sometimes spelled '''Ahmed Tibi''') is an Israeli Arab politician and member of the Arab nationalist party, Ta'al (Arab Movement for Renewal). He was elected on a joint ticket with the United Arab List to serve in Israel 's parliament, the Knesset . He describes himself as Arab-Palestinian in nationality, but has called Israel his "homeland" and vowed to stay in Israel regardless of the fate of the Palestinian Territories . Tibi is from Taibeh , in the Center District of Israel. He is a trained physician and graduate of the Hebrew University Of Jerusalem . POLITICAL CAREER Early career Tibi served as a political advisor to the late Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat for several years, even representing the Palestinians at the 1998 Wye River negotiations. Tibi resigned from the post in 1999, upon deciding to run for the Knesset. Tibi has described his relationship with Arafat as "close" and "extremely interesting and important to {Link without Title} ." Travel restrictions conflict Far-right MK , which deferred a decision on the case {Link without Title} . 2003 elections Ahead of Israel's 2003 elections, several right-wing politicians, including the heads of the members Mohammad Barakeh and Issam Makhoul . 2006 elections Before the 2006 elections, Tibi took his Ta'al party out of the Hadash coalition and joined the United Arab List . EXTERNAL LINKS
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