Open Letter Urges Sheikh Raed Salah to Mobilize Arab Voters
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
An open letter to Sheikh Raed Salah urges the Arab community in Israel to unite and vote in the upcoming elections, criticizing internal divisions and perceived betrayals by leaders like MK Mansour Abbas. The author argues that abstaining from voting allows for the continuation of alleged Zionist plans to expel Arabs and establish a Jewish-only state. The letter highlights the potential positive impact of voting, especially if it leads to the removal of Prime Minister Netanyahu, and invokes strong emotional appeals to encourage participation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- An open letter urges Sheikh Raed Salah to mobilize Arab voters in Israel due to alleged Zionist plans.
- The letter criticizes MK Mansour Abbas for undermining Arab unity and his political stances.
- It claims ongoing violence and threats are part of a plan to create a Jewish-only state.
- The author appeals to voters by invoking the suffering of martyrs and prisoners.
- Voting is presented as a crucial step to counter alleged Zionist schemes and potentially impact regional stability.
An open letter addressed to Sheikh Raed Salah criticizes the political divisions within the Arab community in Israel and urges a unified approach, particularly concerning the upcoming elections. The author commends MK Mansour Abbas's idea of protesting those who advocate for boycotting the vote but questions why Abbas himself is not the target of such protests, given his perceived "betrayal" of the Arab public by signing a pledge to unite with other Arab lists that later failed to materialize. The letter laments the "necessary unity" that has been undermined, suggesting the Arab population is becoming a victim of internal conflicts between the Southern and Northern Islamic movements.
The author highlights ongoing violence, home demolitions, and atrocities, referencing threats by Ben Gvir to demolish thousands of homes post-election. The letter posits that these actions are part of a larger Zionist plan to expel Arabs and establish a Jewish-only state, asserting that Israel is currently in the third stage of this plan. It criticizes Zionist parties for using the number of Arabs killed as an electoral tactic. The writer, who identifies with the "Peace-Making Authority" that was allegedly prevented from operating by Israeli authorities, directly appeals to Sheikh Raed Salah, a colleague in the organization, to overcome internal disputes and utilize all available means, including elections, to counter these Zionist schemes.
The letter suggests that if the conflict between the Islamic movements is the obstacle, the Joint List, which has reportedly united in response to public demand, should receive support. It cites a Knesset report indicating that members of the Joint List were socially active and among the most distinguished Knesset members. The author argues that Israeli media aims to isolate Arab representatives by falsely claiming they are indifferent to their constituents' needs. The letter concludes with a powerful plea to Sheikh Raed Salah and the Arab public, invoking the suffering of martyrs and prisoners, to vote in the upcoming elections, emphasizing the potential positive impact on the general situation in Israel, the Middle East, and globally, particularly if Netanyahu is ousted. It also details further criticisms of Mansour Abbas's political stances, including his voting record on family reunification and his views on Israeli discrimination and the state's Jewish character.