Haddad Claims Likud Offered Top Spot, Ministerial Role
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Activist Yosef Haddad stated that the Likud party offered him a top ten spot on their list and a ministerial role before the elections. Haddad, a candidate for the "Am Israel" party, addressed past controversial statements, including support for a Palestinian state, which he now rejects. He defended himself by comparing his situation to Prime Minister Netanyahu, arguing they are held to different loyalty standards. Haddad also noted a shift in his terminology, now using "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yosef Haddad claims the Likud party offered him a top ten spot and a ministerial position.
- Haddad, an activist and "Am Israel" party candidate, made the claims at a political panel.
- He addressed past statements, including support for a Palestinian state, which he now rejects.
- Haddad argued his loyalty is judged more harshly than Prime Minister Netanyahu's.
- He stated he now uses the term "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank."
Activist and "Am Israel" party candidate Yosef Haddad revealed that the Likud party attempted to recruit him until the last moment, offering him a place within the top ten on their electoral list and a promise of a ministerial position. Haddad made these statements at a political panel in Kfar Saba, hosted by journalist Golan Bar Yosef.
In a prior interview with i24NEWS, Haddad addressed past statements, including support for a Palestinian state and using the term "West Bank." He rejected criticism from the right, arguing that his loyalty is being judged by a different standard than that applied to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Haddad stated that if his loyalty is to be measured, Netanyahu's should be as well.
When questioned about differing statements made in interviews in various languages, Haddad asserted that Netanyahu also used different phrasing when speaking to international media, and that statements can be taken out of context. He specifically stated that his previous support for a Palestinian state was no longer his position, indicating a change in his views, similar to what he observed in Netanyahu and Liberman.
Haddad also clarified his current terminology, stating he now uses "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank" in interviews abroad, while dismissing accusations based on his past language use. He expressed frustration with how some critics portray him, questioning if holding different past views makes him a "collaborator and traitor."
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