Journalist Haim Levinson Announces Vote for Ra'am Party
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Journalist Haim Levinson announced on his podcast that he will vote for the Ra'am party in the upcoming elections, calling it his "easiest vote." Levinson, who has criticized both the government and opposition, views Zionism as a Jewish cultural movement compatible with Arab partnership. He believes Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas is a partner for change and that Jewish-Arab partnership is crucial for Israel's future. Levinson also warned of severe consequences if Israel does not implement radical changes regarding its Arab citizens.
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- Journalist Haim Levinson announced he will vote for the Ra'am party in the upcoming elections.
- Levinson called his vote for Ra'am "the easiest vote I've ever made."
- He described Zionism as a Jewish cultural movement compatible with Arab partnership.
- Levinson views Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas as a partner for change.
- He criticized the Israeli government's treatment of Arab citizens.
- Levinson warned of dire consequences for Israel without radical changes.
Journalist and former presenter Haim Levinson revealed on his new podcast, "Levinson in the Morning," that he intends to vote for the Ra'am party in the upcoming elections. Levinson, who has been critical of both the coalition and opposition, including recent criticisms of Minister Amihai Chikli and Naama Lazimi, stated his decision to vote for Ra'am, led by Mansour Abbas, was "the easiest vote I've ever made." He expressed pride in this choice, emphasizing he has no personal connection to Abbas.
Levinson discussed his understanding of Zionism, defining it as a Jewish cultural movement that does not inherently contradict full partnership with Arab citizens. He believes there is no contradiction between being Zionist and recognizing the current situation, stating, "being Zionist doesn't mean lying, it means recognizing the situation."
He sees Mansour Abbas as a potential partner for change, advocating for a politics characterized by trust, generosity, and love. While acknowledging disagreements with Ra'am, Levinson's core belief is in Jewish-Arab partnership as the key to a liberal, Jewish, and democratic state.
Levinson also criticized the Israeli government's treatment of Arab citizens, warning that without radical changes, Israel faces a dire future. He rejects the current logic as a basis for the country's future, calling it "our destruction."
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