Joint List Accuses Netanyahu of Undermining Election Results
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
The Joint List accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition of inciting against Arab voters and attempting to delegitimize election results. The party stated that the "unprecedented and broad participation" of Arab voters prevented Netanyahu's bloc from forming a government. The Joint List called on opposition leaders to reject Netanyahu's rhetoric and to support an alternative government that respects the rights of the Arab people.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The Joint List accused Netanyahu of inciting against Arab voters to undermine election results.
- The party stated Arab voters' unprecedented participation prevented Netanyahu's bloc from forming a government.
- The Joint List described the election day as a popular demonstration of rights and will.
- The party claims an organized campaign aims to delegitimize Arab political participation.
- The Joint List called on opposition leaders to reject Netanyahu's rhetoric and incitement.
- The party demanded political courage to respect voters and support an alternative government.
The Joint List issued a statement on Thursday asserting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his "fascist coalition" are attempting to circumvent election results through incitement and delegitimization of their political representation. The party stated that the "incitement campaign" against Arab voters reveals their fear of the community's political power and their inability to accept its "unprecedented and broad participation" in the elections, which they believe prevented Netanyahu's bloc from reaching the 61-seat threshold needed to form a new government.
The Joint List emphasized that the Arab public voted in response to the "crimes" of the Netanyahu government, including policies of war, demolition, displacement, and unchecked crime in their communities. They described the election day as a "popular demonstration" conveying a message of presence, rights, and an undeniable will.
The party rejected the need for validation from those seeking to marginalize them, stating that their empowered electorate, which upholds its rights, stands in contrast to those who wished for their weakness. They characterized the questioning of their voters' turnout not as an isolated incident but as part of an "organized campaign" aimed at delegitimizing Arab political participation and paving the way to challenge results unfavorable to Netanyahu and his allies.
According to the Joint List, this campaign began with incitement and attempts to disqualify Arab lists, continued with efforts to intimidate voters on election day, and now involves "false accusations" targeting their votes and the "historic achievement" of their constituents. The party called on opposition leaders to cease echoing the "lies of Netanyahu and the racist Kahanists" and to avoid adopting their rhetoric and dictates, arguing that those seeking to replace the current government cannot adopt its incitement against the very voters who wish to see it fall.
The Joint List concluded by calling for "political courage" to translate into actions: respecting voters' will, confronting incitement, and clearing the path for a genuine alternative government committed to the rights and demands of the Arab people, as presented during their election campaign.
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