Israeli Arab Party Leaders Protest Minister Ben-Gvir's Policies

Co-chairpersons of the "All for One" party, Rula Daoud and Alon-Lee Green, demonstrated outside the home of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the settlement of Kiryat Arba, near Hebron. The protest, under the slogan "The Arab voice frightens you?!", was a rejection of what they described as a policy of "harassing mosques and prayer calls." The party cited recent incidents including mosque break-ins, fines, and police attempts to enforce reduced prayer volumes, specifically mentioning events in Tel Sheva and Hura.

The "All for One" party asserted that these actions constitute clear racial discrimination and an attempt to silence an entire community. They accused Ben-Gvir of trying to suppress sounds of joy at celebrations, prayers in mosques, and any voice opposing his policies. Daoud and Green stated their intention to use democratic means in upcoming elections to remove Ben-Gvir's political power and prevent the continuation of these policies.

During the protest, dozens of security forces arrived, attempting to prevent the demonstration and arrest participants, despite the activity being within the bounds of the right to protest. The party questioned the police's priorities and resource allocation, asking where these forces are when citizens need security and when crime and violence are prevalent. They highlighted the irony of deploying significant security resources against protesters and dissenting voices instead of directing them toward combating crime and protecting citizens.