Joint List Sets Four Demands for Supporting New Israeli Government
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The Joint List party, led by Yousef Jabareen, has presented four demands to opposition parties in Israel as conditions for potentially supporting a new government. These demands include combating crime in Arab society, developing Arab towns, creating programs for Arab youth, and establishing a political path toward a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders. Jabareen stated there will be no automatic support, and negotiations are required on these points. The party is also focused on increasing Arab voter turnout in upcoming elections.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The Joint List demands a political path to a Palestinian state within 1967 borders for government support.
- Combating crime in Arab society is the Joint List's top priority demand.
- The party also requires development for Arab towns and programs for Arab youth.
- Yousef Jabareen stated there will be no automatic support for any future government.
- The Joint List is working to increase voter turnout in the Arab community.
- The party expects a significant number of mandates based on increased turnout.
The Joint List party, led by Professor Yousef Jabareen, has outlined four key demands that must be met before it will consider supporting a new Israeli government formed by the opposition. These conditions, presented in an interview with 103FM radio, include a comprehensive plan to combat crime in Arab society, development initiatives for Arab towns, programs for young Arabs, and a political horizon for establishing a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders.
Jabareen emphasized that the Joint List will not automatically endorse or recommend any candidate for prime minister or support a future government without prior negotiations on these demands. He stated that any party seeking cooperation must be willing to discuss the issues raised by the Joint List.
The first demand focuses on tackling crime and violence within Arab communities, which Jabareen described as the party's top priority, calling for a substantial, budgeted, and concrete plan to fight organized crime. The second demand concerns the development of Arab localities, including expanding municipal jurisdictions, rehabilitation projects, and halting home demolitions.
The third demand addresses the needs of young Arabs, who constitute half of the Arab population, advocating for welfare and education programs. Jabareen also touched upon the issue of national service, asserting that the Joint List would oppose any imposed arrangements and that any changes would require the consent of Arab leadership.
Finally, the fourth and most significant demand is the political one: a commitment from parties aiming to replace Prime Minister Netanyahu to advance the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel, living in peace. Jabareen expressed disappointment that other parties have not given this issue sufficient attention, urging them to offer a political horizon and hope for peace, referencing former Prime Minister Netanyahu's own past statements on the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Jabareen acknowledged that an immediate establishment of a Palestinian state is unlikely but stressed the need for a shift in political direction. He also discussed the Joint List's efforts to increase voter turnout in the Arab community, expressing optimism that this could lead to a significant number of mandates for the party, even if current polls do not reflect this. The final decision on supporting a government will be made after the elections, based on the results and subsequent negotiations.
