Arab Parties Aim to Topple Israeli Government, Anchor Warns

i24 anchor Eliraz Sade warned on Sunday that the current Arab parties in Israel "want to topple the Jewish government, no matter what government it will be." His comments came as the upcoming election campaign heats up.

Meanwhile, Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, stated on Saturday that he supports forming a government with Ra'am, calling its leader Mansour Abbas a "good partner." Golan recalled Abbas's participation in the previous government, citing former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman as witnesses to his effectiveness.

Earlier on Sunday, Dr. Yousef Jabareen, chairman of the Joint List, declared that the party's most urgent mission is to end the current government's term. He emphasized that this is not merely about replacing individuals but demands a fundamental policy shift. "We in the Joint List, at the top of our priorities, want this government not to continue for another term. This is a bad and dangerous government," Jabareen stated.

Jabareen further expressed hope that an alternative government would have the courage to pursue equality, peace with the Palestinians, and a return to negotiations with international support. Last week, the Supreme Court rejected all disqualifications of Arab lists for the Knesset that had been approved by the Elections Committee, despite controversial statements made by many of their members.