Yosef Haddad Defends Past Support for Arab Party in Coalition
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Yosef Haddad, a leading figure in Ofer Winter's 'Am Israel' party, defended his 2021 support for the Islamist Ra'am party joining the Israeli government. He stated that Mansour Abbas proved it's possible to influence policy significantly from within the coalition. Haddad believes this partnership demonstrates Arab representation within the government and opens doors for further integration. His party also seeks to work with proud Arab citizens.
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- Yosef Haddad defended his 2021 support for Ra'am joining the Israeli coalition government.
- Haddad stated Mansour Abbas proved influencing policy from within a coalition is possible.
- He highlighted Abbas's recognition of Israel as a Jewish state.
- Haddad believes the partnership shows Arab representatives can be significant in government.
- His party, 'Am Israel,' seeks to work with proud Arab citizens.
- The 2021 coalition included Ra'am, which faced criticism from the right.
Yosef Haddad, the second-highest-ranking member of Ofer Winter's 'Am Israel' party, has clarified his past support for the Islamist Ra'am party joining a coalition government. In 2021, Haddad expressed enthusiasm for Ra'am's inclusion in the government led by Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett, stating, "Finally, there is an Arab party in the coalition." This statement came despite significant criticism from the right-wing bloc against the partnership with Ra'am, which is associated with the pro-terror Muslim Brotherhood.
Haddad recently reiterated his stance on social media, defending Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas's actions. He highlighted Abbas's recognition of Israel as a Jewish state and his official representation of Israel, calling these important statements that are not always taken for granted among Arab leaders. Haddad emphasized that Abbas "proved that it is possible to enter the coalition and influence from within in a much more serious and significant way." He believes this opened doors for other Arab voices advocating for genuine partnership and internal action for both the Arab community and the state.
Haddad further argued that Abbas's move also served an explanatory purpose, demonstrating to the world that in a country accused of "apartheid," Arab representatives can be a significant part of the governing coalition. He concluded by stating that his own party, 'Am Israel,' aims to achieve similar goals with the help of Arab citizens who are proud to be part of Israel.
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