Political Campaign Against Me Has Reached New Depths, Says Activist Yoseph Haddad
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Activist Yoseph Haddad accused political opponents of launching a new, unethical campaign against him, including fabricating a report about his injury in the Second Lebanon War. Haddad, who is running for the "Am Yisrael" party, stated that these efforts target his most vulnerable moments and aim to distort his past and identity. This follows a recent public dispute where Haddad clashed with journalist Haneen Majadla over his Arab identity and patriotism.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yoseph Haddad alleges a smear campaign targeting his IDF injury from the Second Lebanon War.
- Haddad claims political opponents are trying to portray him as a 'Hamas casualty' instead of a disabled IDF veteran.
- He states the campaign aims to make people forget his true identity and work.
- The activist recently had a public dispute with journalist Haneen Majadla over his Arab identity.
- Haddad declared he will remain a 'thorn in the throat of every anti-Israeli.'
Yoseph Haddad, an activist and candidate for the "Am Yisrael" party, has strongly condemned what he describes as a vicious and unethical campaign against him. In a sharp post on his X account, Haddad stated that political actors are attempting to harm him by targeting the most difficult moments of his life. He expressed frustration, saying, "I always knew the political arena was rotten, and that a political campaign was being run against me, digging through every video and interview I've given over the last decade. They've even managed to make people forget who I truly am and all my work."
Haddad revealed that he received information indicating an attempt to fabricate a "report" about his injury in the IDF during the Second Lebanon War. He criticized the alleged smear efforts, highlighting his military service and the personal cost, including being wounded and nearly losing his life for the country. He fears they might try to portray him as a "Hamas casualty" instead of a "disabled IDF veteran," especially after already being falsely labeled as pro-Palestinian and an enemy of the people. "When they go after the hardest moment of my life, when I was wounded in Lebanon and almost lost my life for the country, in a war where I lost so many friends, and try to tear that apart to hurt me, it's unforgivable. There's politics, and then there's enough," he declared.
This comes after a recent escalation of conflict involving Haddad, following an opinion piece by journalist Haneen Majadla in the newspaper Haaretz. Majadla questioned Haddad's Arab identity, implying he used it for propaganda. Haddad responded fiercely, reminding Majadla that she had previously eulogized a Hamas terrorist. He retorted, "You can be Arab and love the country. If you are Palestinian, go to Gaza. I am here with all my might and will always remain a thorn in the throat of every anti-Israeli."
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