Druze Leader Clarifies Stance Amid Media Misrepresentation
Translated & summarized from Abu Ali Express by baba
Sheikh Moafaq Tarif, Head of the Druze Community, clarified that his remarks about Israel's intervention to save Druze in Syria were not new and did not endorse any political party. He criticized media outlets for misrepresenting his statements and turning humanitarian actions into political tools. Tarif also pointed to long-standing civil issues facing the Druze community in Israel, such as planning and construction laws, and encouraged the community to exercise their right to vote.
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- Sheikh Moafaq Tarif clarified his statements regarding Israel's intervention to save Druze in Syria.
- Tarif stated that Israel and the Jewish people were the only ones who stood by the Druze.
- He criticized media for misrepresenting his words and using them out of context.
- The Druze leader emphasized he does not endorse any political party or voting for a specific party.
- Tarif highlighted neglected civil issues facing the Druze community in Israel, including planning and construction.
- He encouraged the Druze community to exercise their right to vote according to their conscience.
Sheikh Moafaq Tarif, the Head of the Druze Community, issued a statement to clarify his position after a video surfaced showing him mentioning Israel's intervention to prevent a massacre of Druze in Syria. Tarif stated that this stance has been expressed on numerous occasions over the past year and contains nothing new. He emphasized that Israel and the Jewish people were the only nation and people who stood by the Druze.
Tarif stressed that his remarks were not intended to express support for any political party or to encourage voting for a specific party. He asserted that he does not express political opinions and does not call on anyone to vote for any particular party. The Sheikh expressed regret that some media outlets have distorted his words, failing to uphold basic journalistic duties and using statements out of context.
He further lamented that the state's actions to prevent a massacre, which he described as a first-rate humanitarian act to save lives, have been turned into a political tool. Tarif highlighted that the Druze community in Israel faces many civil issues, particularly concerning planning, construction, and the "Kaminitz Law," issues that have been neglected for decades.
Finally, he affirmed that the right to vote is a right and a duty for all Israeli citizens, including the Druze community, and that each individual should exercise this right according to their own judgment and conscience.
