Public Figures Defend Yosef Haddad Amidst Old Videos

Singer Kfir Tzafir and activist Natalie Dadon have publicly supported Yosef Haddad, a member of the Am Yisrael Party, following the circulation of old videos featuring him and fellow party member Pler Hassan-Nahoum. Despite their current opposition to a Palestinian state, the two activists are facing criticism for past statements. Tzafir defended Haddad on Instagram, highlighting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself spoke in favor of a Palestinian state multiple times in the past. Tzafir argued that Haddad's statement six years ago, supporting a two-state solution during a period when Netanyahu also advocated for it, should not lead to his condemnation. He criticized the public's reaction as hypocrisy, especially when compared to politicians like Smotrich, who called Hamas an asset, or Eisenkot, who reportedly wanted to allow Palestinians into Israel after October 7th. Tzafir asserted that Haddad, an Arab Israeli who actively fights for Israel, is being unfairly targeted. He suggested that those criticizing Haddad are attempting to portray Israelis as racist by exploiting their trauma. Tzafir urged people to remember Haddad's contributions to Israel before judging him, stating, "Whatever you say, he is ours! Am Yisrael Chai!". Natalie Dadon also commented, acknowledging that while a Palestinian state might be ideal in theory, it is too dangerous given the current animosity from their greatest enemy, calling politics "rotten."