Old Video Shows Yosef Haddad Advocating for Palestinian State
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
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- Yosef Haddad previously supported a two-state solution, including a Palestinian state.
- His past views contrast with his current right-wing political platform.
- Haddad is running second on the "Am Israel" party list.
- He claims his current advocacy makes him a target for Palestinians.
An archival video resurfaced on social media showing prominent activist Yosef Haddad expressing support for a two-state solution, including the establishment of a Palestinian state, more than five years ago. In the clip, from an interview with Al Arabiya, Haddad stated that "the final solution is the State of Israel alongside a Palestinian state" and discussed integrating Israeli Arabs into government institutions to promote peace. This stance contrasts sharply with Haddad's current political platform and public advocacy, which strongly opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Haddad is currently running second on the "Am Israel" party list, led by retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter. The party promotes a staunch right-wing platform that explicitly rejects the idea of a Palestinian state and any territorial compromise. The resurfaced video has generated significant public discussion given Haddad's new political affiliation and his current hardline stance.
Additional footage from May 2021, during the "Guardian of the Walls" events, also indicates Haddad held similar views supporting a two-state solution and civil coexistence at that time. Responding to the renewed attention, Haddad posted on social media, "There is no limit to the spins! They are actually spreading that I support the Palestinians while my actions and work in recent years have made me the number 1 threat to Palestinians from Gaza to Jenin and Ramallah!"
Haddad's past statements have drawn criticism and fueled debate, particularly in light of his current political role and the platform of his party.
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