Joint List Unveils Platform Demanding Palestinian State, Rights for Arab Citizens
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The Joint List party launched its election platform, demanding a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital and the right of return for refugees. The platform also addresses internal issues within the Arab community, including crime and housing, and calls for the repeal of the Nation-State Law. Party leaders emphasized the goal of unseating the current Israeli government, describing the choice as "between bad and worse."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Joint List presented an election platform demanding a Palestinian state and the right of return.
- The platform includes calls to end the war in Gaza and revoke Israel's Nation-State Law.
- Party leaders stated the immediate goal is to oust the current Netanyahu government.
- The Joint List also addressed crime and housing issues within Israel's Arab community.
- The party plans to expand its international advocacy for Arab and Palestinian rights.
The Joint List party unveiled its election platform, titled "2030: A Safety Net for Our Society," on Tuesday, outlining a dual agenda focused on combating crime and social disparities within the Arab community while also presenting a strong political and nationalistic platform. Key demands include ending the war in Gaza, establishing a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, realizing the Palestinian refugees' right of return, and revoking the Nation-State Law.
The platform, largely presented in Arabic, also calls for an end to the Israeli occupation, the removal of the blockade on Gaza, and the cessation of all Israeli wars, particularly what it terms the "war of annihilation against the Palestinian people." The party stated its intention to offer a vision for all Israeli citizens, emphasizing civil equality, social justice, and peace through the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
In addition to its political demands, the Joint List addressed pressing issues within the Arab community, such as rising crime and violence. The party is calling for government action against criminal organizations, illegal weapons, and extortion, while also advocating for the halting of home demolitions and the expansion of municipal planning areas for Arab towns. The platform also includes economic proposals like raising the minimum wage and strengthening public services.
Party leaders, including Ahmad Tibi and Jabareen, stressed their commitment to political action and international engagement to promote the rights of the Arab minority in Israel and the Palestinian people. While acknowledging that an alternative government might not be ideal, Tibi stated, "The choice is between bad and worse," emphasizing the urgent need to oust the current government. Jabareen described the current government as "racist, a government of blood, a fascist government."
The Joint List also plans to expand its activities internationally, engaging with global bodies to advocate for Arab and Palestinian rights. The party aims to achieve political influence through parliamentary work and legislation, while maintaining its core political and national stances. Replacing the current Netanyahu government was identified as a primary objective, though the party did not commit to joining a future alternative government.
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