Democrats Party Accuses Smotrich of Importing Settler Tactics to Galilee
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
The Democrats party, led by Yair Golan, held a meeting in Majd al-Krum to condemn Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for allegedly importing settler "hilltop youth" tactics into the Galilee. Golan accused Smotrich and Prime Minister Netanyahu of inciting division and treating Arab citizens as second-class. The party affirmed its commitment to Arab-Jewish partnership and urged citizens to vote to prevent the spread of what they called Smotrich's "racist campaign."
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- Democrats party leader Yair Golan accused Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of importing settler tactics into the Galilee.
- The party held a meeting in Majd al-Krum to protest alleged provocations by Smotrich's "hilltop youth" affiliates.
- Golan urged Arab citizens to vote to prevent Smotrich and Netanyahu from gaining more power.
- The Democrats party advocates for Arab-Jewish partnership based on equality and mutual respect.
- Knesset members Ghilad Kariv, Naama Lazimi, and Efrat Raiteen voiced support for Arab-Jewish coexistence.
- Former MK Ali Salalha condemned attempts to seize land and infringe on the rights of Arab residents.
The Democrats party held a special faction meeting in Majd al-Krum in the Galilee to protest what they described as provocations by "hilltop youth" affiliated with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Party leader Yair Golan stated that Smotrich is importing the tactics of settlers from the West Bank into the Galilee, aiming to incite division and promote Jewish supremacy within Israel. Golan urged Arab citizens to vote in large numbers to prevent Smotrich and Prime Minister Netanyahu from gaining more power and continuing to treat them as second-class citizens.
The Democrats party emphasized its commitment to genuine Arab-Jewish partnership based on equality, mutual respect, and shared life. They vowed to fight for this vision and replace figures like Smotrich and "Ben Gvir" in the next government. Knesset Member Ghilad Kariv echoed these sentiments, accusing Smotrich and "Ben Gvir" of dividing roles in inciting unrest in the West Bank, Galilee, Arab towns, and the Negev. He pledged the party's dedication to Arab-Jewish partnership and supporting the Arab community.
Knesset Member Naama Lazimi asserted that the Galilee is home to both Arabs and Jews and will not be a battleground for provocations aimed at dismantling shared life. She stated that the Democrats party, if in government, would protect residents of Majd al-Krum, safeguard Arab citizens' rights, and achieve full equality. Efrat Raiteen, head of the Democrats' faction, accused Smotrich, "Ben Gvir," and Netanyahu of trying to ignite Israel from within after failing on multiple fronts, and vowed to work for the advancement of the North and South regions.
Sumaya Bashir, a member of the party list, stressed that the security and rights of Arab citizens in the Galilee are paramount and will not be sacrificed for extremists. Former Knesset Member Ali Salalha condemned any attempts to encroach on land, rights, or dignity in Majd al-Krum, denouncing the imposition of facts on the ground through religious extremism and messianic ideologies. He called for immediate intervention by authorities to protect landowners and ensure equal application of the law.
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