Ofer Winter's List Candidate Clarifies Stance on Palestinians
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
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- Yosef Haddad, second on Ofer Winter's list, clarified past pro-peace statements.
- He now opposes a Palestinian state, citing recent events.
- Haddad believes peace with Palestinians is impossible.
- He supports voluntary migration from Gaza as a solution.
- He plans to combat the Palestinian narrative internationally.
Yosef Haddad, the second-highest-ranking candidate on the 'Am Israel' party list led by Ofer Winter, has issued a clarification regarding past statements that resurfaced recently. A clip from an interview Haddad gave over five and a half years ago to Saudi channel Al-Arabiya, in which he appeared to support a two-state solution and the possibility of peace with the Palestinians, sparked criticism. The resurfaced clip drew fire due to the 'Am Israel' party's right-wing and hawkish stance on the Palestinian issue.
Haddad explained that his earlier remarks were made before Operation Guardian of the Walls and the October 7th attack, and that his views have since undergone a dramatic shift. He stated that at the time, he believed that Arab citizens of Israel would integrate into key positions and ensure that Palestinian "bullshit" would not prevail. However, he said his perspective changed during Operation Guardian of the Walls when he witnessed riots in mixed cities and perceived cooperation between Palestinians and Israeli Arabs.
He further asserted that the October 7th massacre by "Palestinian Nazis" solidified his conclusion that peace with them is impossible and that granting them a state would be an existential disaster. Haddad emphasized his current firm opposition to a Palestinian state, citing his public activities as proof of his stance. He also expressed his alignment with the 'Am Israel' party's goal of voluntary migration from Gaza, which he believes is the only solution.
Haddad accused critics of attempting to misrepresent his past views as his current ones and warned against falling for "spins and propaganda." He also declared that if appointed Minister of Public Diplomacy, he would work internationally to expose the Palestinian narrative and dismantle the idea of a Palestinian state.
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