Joint List Unveils "Safety Net" Program, Seeks Global Influence
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
The Joint List party launched its "A Safety Net for Our People" program on October 20, 2026, aiming to bolster its international presence and advocate for Arab rights. Party leader Yousef Jabareen stated the program will address issues like crime and house demolitions. Faction head Ahmad Tibi revealed efforts to create a new economic plan and vowed to work towards toppling the current Netanyahu government.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Joint List launched its "A Safety Net for Our People" program on October 20, 2026.
- The party aims to enhance its international presence and advocate for Arab rights.
- Yousef Jabareen stated the program will act as a safety net against crime and house demolitions.
- Ahmad Tibi revealed plans for a new economic plan and cooperation to defeat the "Kaminitz Law."
- The Joint List intends to work towards toppling the current Netanyahu government.
The Joint List party held a press conference on October 20, 2026, to present its work program, "A Safety Net for Our People." Professor Yousef Jabareen, head of the list, stated that the party is working with residents, specialists, and an advisory committee to address issues comprehensively and develop practical steps to protect the rights and interests of their constituents. Jabareen emphasized the Joint List's goal to enhance its presence and influence on the international stage, aiming to be a voice for their people's causes and rights before active international bodies and powers.
Jabareen further explained that the Joint List aims to serve as a safety net against violence and crime, house demolition policies, and to support young people in their social and economic issues, defending their right to a dignified and secure future. He added that a strong Joint List is essential for bringing down Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, and Smotrich.
Dr. Ahmad Tibi, head of the Joint List faction, revealed ongoing contacts between the party and Arab professionals and senior officials in the Ministries of Finance, Interior, and Social Equality to approve an economic plan that complements the initiatives started in 2015. Tibi expressed a desire to cooperate with local authority heads and others willing to collaborate to defeat the "Kaminitz Law." He also stated that the Joint List will work to prevent Netanyahu from continuing as caretaker prime minister and to topple his government, paving the way for an alternative government, acknowledging that any alternative may not be ideal but is preferable to the current situation.
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