Israeli Lawmaker Refuses to Label Hamas a Terror Group
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Member of Knesset Yasser Hegrat of Ra'am refused to label Hamas a terror organization, calling it an entity seeking statehood and charity. He indicated Ra'am's potential importance for a "change bloc" opposing Netanyahu. Hegrat also suggested continuing a "policy of peace" regarding Gaza.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- MK Yasser Hegrat of Ra'am avoided calling Hamas a terror organization in an i24NEWS interview.
- Hegrat described Hamas as an organization seeking statehood and performing charity.
- He suggested Ra'am could be crucial for a bloc opposing Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Hegrat advocated for continuing a "policy of peace" regarding Gaza.
- The lawmaker commented on pre-election political maneuvering for votes.
Member of Knesset Yasser Hegrat of the Ra'am party declined to define Hamas as a terror organization in an interview with i24NEWS. When pressed by interviewer Nohad Dami, Hegrat stated, "It is an organization where part of it does charity and another part acts to gain the right to exist and recognition as a state." Hegrat also addressed concerns about Ra'am's potential role in a "change bloc" opposing Prime Minister Netanyahu, suggesting that if the bloc cannot secure enough mandates without Ra'am, they should consider their partnership. When asked about targeted killings in Gaza, Hegrat evaded the question, advocating instead to "continue with the policy of peace."
