Yosef Haddad Sparks Controversy With Call for Full Gaza Withdrawal
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Yosef Haddad, a candidate for the "Amcha Yisrael" party, is facing backlash for a video advocating a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and its reconstruction. This follows a previous controversy over his past remarks about a Palestinian state. The "Amcha Yisrael" party and its chairman, Ofer Winter, have defended Haddad, calling the material old and expressing pride in him.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Yosef Haddad, a candidate for "Amcha Yisrael," called for a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
- Haddad stated that an international coalition would help facilitate the gradual withdrawal over several years.
- The controversy follows a 2021 interview where Haddad expressed support for a Palestinian state.
- Haddad claims his views changed after Operation Guardian of the Walls.
- The "Amcha Yisrael" party defended Haddad, calling the material old.
- Party chairman Ofer Winter expressed pride in Haddad and rejected calls for his dismissal.
Yosef Haddad, the second candidate on the "Amcha Yisrael" party list, has ignited a new controversy following the release of a 2024 video in which he advocates for a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and extensive reconstruction. In an interview conducted 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 inch of the Gaza Strip." He added that this process would take several years and come at a significant cost.
This latest incident follows a previous uproar caused by Haddad when a 2021 interview with Al-Arabiya surfaced, in which he expressed hope for a "final solution, God willing, is a Palestinian state." Haddad later issued a lengthy clarification, asserting that his views evolved after Operation "Guardian of the Walls" and that he now firmly opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state.
The "Amcha Yisrael" party defended Haddad, labeling the released material as "archive material from years ago" and criticizing his detractors. Party chairman Ofer Winter also voiced his support, stating, "I am proud of Yosef Haddad," and rejecting calls for his removal from the party list.
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