Arab Israeli Lawmaker Defends Hamas as Charity, Calls for Peace Policy
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Arab Israeli lawmaker Yasser Hujirat stated that Hamas is partly a charity and called for a peace policy in Gaza instead of continued assassinations. He also asserted that Israeli politicians like Liberman, Bennett, and Eizenkot would sit with his Ra'am party. Hujirat made these remarks during a broadcast interview, addressing political dynamics and domestic issues.
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- Arab Israeli MK Yasser Hujirat described Hamas as partly a charity organization.
- Hujirat called for Israel to adopt a "policy of peace" in Gaza rather than continuing assassinations.
- He stated that Israeli politicians including Liberman, Bennett, and Eizenkot would sit with his Ra'am party.
- Hujirat emphasized addressing Bedouin issues in the Negev before further development.
- The lawmaker suggested politicians speak to their bases and attract right-wing votes for government formation.
A charged "meeting of extremes" broadcast on Friday featured Arab Israeli lawmaker Yasser Hujirat of the Ra'am party making controversial statements regarding Hamas and Israeli policy. Hujirat, speaking with interviewer Noh Dromi, asserted that Hamas is not a terror organization but a charity, stating that "part of it is a charity organization, and there is a part that is more responsible to receive the right to exist and the right to recognition as a state." He clarified he was not seeking to recognize any specific organization.
When asked about Israel's policy of targeted killings in Gaza, Hujirat advocated for a "policy of peace" instead of continuing assassinations. He also addressed the political landscape, noting that politicians speak to their bases and attempt to attract votes from the right, especially given the current political climate. He acknowledged that politicians aim to gain support and mandates to form a government.
Hujirat also commented on the political opposition's efforts to distance themselves from their Arab partners, stating that figures like Liberman, Bennett, and Eizenkot would indeed sit with Ra'am. He also touched upon domestic issues, emphasizing that problems faced by Bedouins in the Negev should be addressed before further development in the area.
The interview highlighted a perceived attempt by the anti-Netanyahu bloc to conceal their partnerships with Arab parties like Ra'am. Hujirat's remarks directly challenged this narrative, suggesting that such political collaborations are inevitable and openly discussed.
