Joint List Vows to Be Arab Community's 'Safety Net' in Upcoming Israeli Elections
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Yousef Jabareen, head of the Joint List, stated the upcoming Israeli elections are a critical moment for Palestinians in Israel due to rising racism and home demolitions. He called for Arab party unity to increase parliamentary representation and position the Joint List as a "safety net" for the community. Jabareen stressed that political support will only be granted after negotiating Arab demands, ruling out support for policies like settlement budgets or remaining silent on Gaza. He believes forming a government without the Joint List is impossible.
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- Joint List head Yousef Jabareen calls upcoming Israeli elections an existential moment for Palestinians in Israel.
- Jabareen urges Arab party unity to expand the Joint List's parliamentary representation.
- The Joint List aims to be a "safety net" for the Arab community, fighting crime and housing crises.
- Political support will be contingent on negotiating the demands of the Arab community.
- Jabareen states no government can be formed without negotiating with the Joint List.
Yousef Jabareen, head of the Joint List, has declared that the upcoming Israeli elections represent a critical and existential juncture for Palestinians within Israel, citing rising racism, home demolitions, and escalating crime. He urged for greater unity among Arab parties to expand the Joint List's parliamentary representation.
In a video address, Jabareen described the current period as the most dangerous in the history of the Arab community in Israel, alleging government policies target all aspects of life and create fear for families, homeowners facing demolition, and youth concerned about their future. He stated the Joint List aims to consolidate Arab political power to influence the political landscape and work towards ousting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, while ensuring Arab demands are met by any future political formation.
The Joint List intends to serve as a "safety net" for the Arab community, prioritizing the fight against crime and violence with a clear plan including timelines, budgets, and oversight mechanisms. Jabareen also called for addressing the housing crisis and home demolitions by preparing master plans, allocating land for young couples, expediting licensing, and recognizing Arab villages in the Negev, alongside creating job, housing, and educational opportunities for youth.
Jabareen emphasized that the Joint List will not grant political support to any future government without negotiation on the demands of the Arab community. He clarified that political influence does not mean compromising principles, supporting war and settlement budgets, accepting the Nation-State Law, or remaining silent on the situation in Gaza, the West Bank, or actions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, as well as attacks on churches.
He asserted that participation in the political process must allow for imposing demands and preserving identity, noting that forming an alternative government to Netanyahu, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Bezalel Smotrich is impossible without negotiating with the Joint List. Jabareen concluded that strengthening the Joint List and increasing its representation will enhance the Arab community's ability to influence and defend its rights.
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