Channel 12 Reporter Criticized for Urging Arab Vote Based on Prisoner Conditions
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Channel 12 reporter Mahmad Majadle is facing criticism for encouraging Arab citizens to vote against the government, citing improved conditions for Palestinian prisoners as a primary reason. His remarks, which included complaints about food and alleged mistreatment of inmates, were condemned by hostage survivor Shlomi Ziv and others. Majadle claims his statements were taken out of context, while critics argue he is prioritizing terrorists' welfare. The report also mentions his criticism of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and former US President Donald Trump.
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- Channel 12 reporter Mahmad Majadle urged Arab citizens to vote against the government, citing prisoner conditions.
- Majadle's lectures focused on alleged mistreatment and poor food for Palestinian prisoners.
- Hostage survivor Shlomi Ziv questioned Majadle's focus on prisoners' welfare.
- Majadle claims his remarks were taken out of context and mistranslated.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's policies were criticized by Majadle.
- Majadle also commented on the arrest of Said Hasnin and US support for Netanyahu.
Channel 12 reporter Mahmad Majadle has drawn significant backlash for his recent lecture tour across Israel, where he urged the Arab community to vote against the current government. The central reason he cited for this call to action is the alleged deterioration of conditions for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
Video clips shared on social media show Majadle discussing the prisoners' plight, focusing on issues like food rations and alleged mistreatment during visits by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. He specifically mentioned prisoners like Marwan Barghouti and Hamas official Hassan Salameh, and criticized Ben-Gvir's statements to inmates, which Majadle claimed violated international conventions. Majadle also touched on the arrest of radio personality Said Hasnin, who had interviewed Hamas officials, and criticized former US President Donald Trump's support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as the government's policy on voluntary emigration from Gaza.
Majadle's focus on prisoner welfare as a key motivator for voting has sparked outrage. Hostage survivor Shlomi Ziv directly questioned Majadle, asking if he had advocated for better food for hostages during their captivity. Critics argue that Majadle is prioritizing the conditions of convicted terrorists over civilian issues and that his remarks are inflammatory.
Majadle responded to the criticism by stating his words were taken out of context and deliberately mistranslated. He asserted that those responsible for arresting innocent Arab citizens and torturing detainees should not be surprised when Arab citizens oppose them democratically. The article notes that Majadle also mentioned lawyer Khaled Mahajna, who represents prisoners and claims they are subjected to torture and starvation.
Channel 12 and Majadle were contacted for comment, and their response was pending at the time of publication.
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