Yosef Haddad Slams Netanyahu and Likud for 'Shooting Themselves in the Foot'
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Yosef Haddad, number two in the 'Am Israel' party, criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Likud for attacking their own national camp. Haddad stated that his party is forced to respond to these attacks and that they do not belong to existing political blocs. He also clarified his stance on the conscription law and the idea of a Palestinian state, now opposing it after October 7th, and advocates for voluntary emigration from Gaza and Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. Haddad predicts his party will be the surprise of the upcoming elections.
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- Yosef Haddad accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and Likud of attacking their own national camp.
- Haddad stated that his party is forced to respond to these internal attacks.
- He clarified his party's stance on the conscription law, advocating for all citizens to serve.
- Haddad now firmly opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state following the October 7th attacks.
- His party's platform includes voluntary emigration from Gaza and sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
- Haddad predicts his party will be the surprise of the upcoming elections despite low poll numbers.
Yosef Haddad, the second-highest-ranking official in the 'Am Israel' party, has launched a sharp counterattack against Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Likud party, accusing them of attacking their own side of the political spectrum. In a radio interview on Sunday, Haddad stated that the right-wing, national camp, to which his party belongs, is being targeted by internal attacks. "If Likud and Netanyahu are shooting themselves in the foot, they shouldn't wake up in the morning and wonder why they are limping," Haddad declared.
Haddad explained that his party initially focused on presenting policy proposals for government ministries but has been forced to respond to repeated attacks. He emphasized that 'Am Israel' does not align with either the "Rebel bloc" or the "Bibi bloc," but rather with the broader national camp. He also addressed the controversial issue of the conscription law, noting that his party's proposed "Arrangement of the Status of the Servicemember Law" applies to all citizens, including the Arab population, and questioned why the focus is solely on the Haredi community.
Responding to past statements suggesting support for a Palestinian state, Haddad emphatically stated that his position has changed significantly, especially after the October 7th attacks. "That fantasy ended, it was sealed on October 7th, the ceremony is over," he said. Regarding policy, Haddad advocates for voluntary emigration from Gaza and the annexation of Judea and Samaria, which he believes is a historical injustice that needs correction.
Despite internal polls showing his party below the electoral threshold, Haddad dismissed calls for him to withdraw from the race, predicting that 'Am Israel' will be the surprise of the elections.
