Balad Party Leader Calls Israel 'Abnormal,' Sets Conditions for Cooperation
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh called Israel an "abnormal country" and set conditions for cooperating with anti-Netanyahu political forces. He demanded Gadi Eisenkot stop inciting against Arab parties and stated a willingness to partner with those seeking peace and equality. The Supreme Court had previously recommended Abu Shehadeh withdraw his candidacy.
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- Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh called Israel an "abnormal country" and "racist."
- Abu Shehadeh demanded Gadi Eisenkot cease inciting against Arab parties for cooperation.
- He stated that his party seeks a partner for human rights dialogue without inequality.
- The Supreme Court had previously recommended Abu Shehadeh withdraw his candidacy.
- Abu Shehadeh believes Netanyahu's bloc has lost seats in the Knesset.
Sami Abu Shehadeh, the leader of the Balad party, has outlined conditions for potential cooperation with political forces opposing Benjamin Netanyahu. In an interview with Al-Arabi TV, Abu Shehadeh stated that Gadi Eisenkot must cease inciting against Arab political parties and their legitimacy. Abu Shehadeh asserted that his party represents the Arab population in parliament most effectively and seeks a partner committed to human rights dialogue without inequality.
He emphasized that if the opposition genuinely desires peace, equality, and freedom, they should recognize his party as a political partner. Abu Shehadeh also commented on the Knesset's composition, suggesting Netanyahu's bloc has lost seats. He declared that in a "normal, democratic, non-racist country," the election campaign would have concluded differently, attributing Eisenkot's inability to form a government to "racism."
Earlier, the Supreme Court had recommended that Abu Shehadeh withdraw his candidacy from the elections due to his political stance. Abu Shehadeh believes that a logical partner would engage in human rights discussions respectfully and without condescension.
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