Activist Yosef Haddad Speaks Out After Facing Accusations of Treason
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Activist and Knesset candidate Yosef Haddad has revealed he is receiving threats and being called a traitor after a 2020 video resurfaced showing him supporting a Palestinian state. The video, spread by Likud-affiliated accounts, has led to political attacks against Haddad and his "Am Israel" party. Party chairman Ofer Winter defended Haddad, calling the attacks hypocritical and stating that views unchanged since October 7th are ignorant.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Activist Yosef Haddad is facing threats and accusations of treason after a past video resurfaced.
- The video showed Haddad expressing support for a Palestinian state in a 2020 interview.
- The "Am Israel" party candidate claims the attacks are from the right-wing camp.
- Party chairman Ofer Winter defended Haddad against the criticism.
- Winter stated that those whose views haven't changed since October 7th are ignorant.
Yosef Haddad, an activist and candidate for the Knesset with the "Am Israel" party, revealed on the program "Ha'Tzinor" that he has been subjected to severe online attacks and threats after a video from his past resurfaced. Haddad described receiving hateful messages and being labeled a "collaborator" and "traitor" by some individuals, particularly within the right-wing camp. He stated that while these attacks are distressing, the support of his family and the majority of the public enables him to continue his work.
The controversy stems from a 2020 interview on Al-Arabiya in which Haddad expressed support for the establishment of a Palestinian state. This video was widely circulated on Telegram channels and accounts associated with Likud supporters, triggering a wave of political attacks against him and the new party led by Ofer Winter.
Political circles believe the timing of the video's release was strategic, aiming to undermine the "Am Israel" party's appeal to right-wing voters. Haddad clarified that his views evolved after Operation Guardian of the Walls, but the attacks have persisted, seeking to tarnish his public image and candidacy.
Party chairman Ofer Winter defended Haddad, rejecting calls for his removal from the list. In a video statement, Winter criticized the attacks, questioning if Haddad was now considered an enemy of Israel and stating that anyone whose views had not changed since October 7th was ignorant.
