Arab-Israeli Activist Haddad Clashes With Haaretz Journalist Over Identity
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Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad publicly clashed with Haaretz journalist Haneen Majadla over her criticism of his identity. Haddad stated he is proud to be both Arab and Israeli, rejecting Majadla's claims that he used his Arab identity for propaganda. The dispute follows Haaretz's reporting on an old video of Haddad supporting a two-state solution, which has drawn political attacks.
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- Activist Yoseph Haddad accused Haaretz journalist Haneen Majadla of questioning his Arab identity.
- Haddad stated he is proud to be both Arab and Israeli, rejecting Majadla's propaganda claims.
- Majadla had previously eulogized a Hamas terrorist involved in the October 7th attack.
- The dispute follows Haaretz's coverage of Haddad's past support for a two-state solution.
- Haddad is running for election as the second candidate on Ofer Vinter's list.
Activist Yoseph Haddad has escalated his ongoing dispute with the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, this time in response to an opinion piece by journalist Haneen Majadla. Majadla's column criticized Haddad's public standing and questioned his Arab identity, suggesting he used it for propaganda to appeal to right-wing audiences and implying he had lost it.
Haddad vehemently rejected these claims, stating on his Twitter account that he has always been proud to be both Arab and Israeli. He accused Majadla and her associates of being hypocritical and mistakenly equating Arab identity with Palestinian identity. Haddad asserted that it is possible to be Arab, love Israel, and work for the country. He also suggested that if Majadla identifies as Palestinian, she should go to Gaza or Jenin.
Haddad further referenced a past instance where Majadla eulogized a Hamas terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th, writing "The world lost you." He characterized Majadla's attacks as politically motivated, noting that he receives widespread support from across the political spectrum. Haddad vowed to continue his work, stating he is stronger than ever and will remain a "thorn in the throat" of anti-Israel individuals.
The exchange occurs amidst controversy surrounding Haaretz's recent coverage of an old video from 2021 where Haddad expressed support for a two-state solution. This resurfaced footage, particularly as Haddad is running as the second candidate on Ofer Vinter's list, has fueled political attacks and intensified the current round of conflict.
