Yosef Haddad's Call for Gaza Withdrawal Sparks Controversy
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Yosef Haddad, a candidate for the 'Amcha Israel' party, is facing controversy over a recently surfaced 2024 video where he calls for a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and international reconstruction. The video contradicts his recent claims of changing his views after October 7th. The 'Amcha Israel' party defended Haddad, calling the footage old archive material. Party leader Ofer Vinter stated he is proud of Haddad and dismissed calls for his removal.
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- Yosef Haddad, a candidate for 'Amcha Israel', is embroiled in controversy over a 2024 video advocating for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
- In the video, Haddad calls for a gradual withdrawal and international reconstruction of Gaza, involving Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the US.
- The new footage raises questions about when Haddad's views on the Gaza Strip actually changed.
- Haddad had previously stated his views evolved after the "Guardian of the Walls" operation and October 7th.
- The 'Amcha Israel' party defended Haddad, labeling the video as old archive material.
- Party leader Ofer Vinter expressed pride in Haddad and rejected calls for his dismissal from the electoral list.
A new controversy has erupted around Yosef Haddad, currently the second-highest candidate on the 'Amcha Israel' party list, following the release of a video from 2024. In the footage, shared by News 13 journalist Michael Shemesh, Haddad advocates for a gradual and complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, coupled with extensive reconstruction efforts.
Speaking in English, Haddad stated, "We can start by withdrawing from the civilian area, and then together with the international community, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the United States, we can establish a force that will gradually allow Israel to withdraw from every centimeter in the Gaza Strip." He estimated this process would take several years and come at a significant cost.
This new video emerges shortly after an older recording resurfaced, in which Haddad expressed support for a two-state solution. Haddad had previously explained that this represented an outdated view, which he changed following the "Guardian of the Walls" operation and especially after October 7th.
The 2024 video, however, raises questions about the timing of his stance shift, as it still features his call for a full Israeli withdrawal and international cooperation for Gaza's reconstruction. The publication comes as Haddad is running in the 26th Knesset elections with the 'Amcha Israel' party, led by Ofer Vinter.
The 'Amcha Israel' party defended Haddad, dismissing the video as "archive material from years ago." Party leader Ofer Vinter expressed pride in Haddad and rejected calls for his removal from the list.
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