Israeli Politician Under Fire for Past Statements on Gaza
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Yousef Haddad, a candidate for the 'Am Israel' party, is facing criticism after new footage showed him advocating for Gaza's reconstruction and withdrawal, contradicting his party leader's views. Haddad called the report a manipulation, stating his remarks were made before significant political developments and his acquaintance with party chairman Ofer Winter. This follows a prior controversy over older statements supporting a two-state solution, which Haddad clarified were made before recent major events.
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- Yousef Haddad, a candidate for the 'Am Israel' party, is facing controversy over past statements regarding Gaza.
- New footage shows Haddad advocating for Gaza's withdrawal and reconstruction, a stance opposing party leader Ofer Winter.
- Haddad called the report a manipulation and stated his comments were made before key political events.
- This follows a previous controversy over Haddad's past support for a two-state solution.
- Haddad claims his views have dramatically shifted since earlier statements.
Yousef Haddad, the second-ranked candidate on the 'Am Israel' party list led by Ofer Winter, is facing renewed controversy following the release of new footage. The 2024 video shows Haddad discussing the future of the Gaza Strip, advocating for a full withdrawal and extensive reconstruction of the area. He warned that such a move would come at a "very heavy price" for Israel. These statements contrast sharply with his party chairman Winter's position, which supports the voluntary and complete expulsion of all Gaza residents.
Haddad responded to the latest report, calling it a "manipulation." He stated that his remarks were made before the Trump plan and before he personally knew Ofer Winter. This new footage emerges just days after a previous controversy erupted over a segment from a Saudi Al-Arabiya interview conducted over five years ago. In that clip, Haddad expressed support for a two-state solution and the possibility of a peace agreement with the Palestinians.
Following the earlier incident, Haddad issued a detailed clarification explaining that his comments predated Operation Guardian of the Walls and the October 7th attacks, asserting that his stance has since undergone a dramatic shift.
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