Religious Zionism Official Rejects Racism Claim, Cites National Responsibility
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Yehuda Vald, Director-General of the Religious Zionism party, responded to President Isaac Herzog's remarks regarding the exclusion of Arab parties from coalition support. Vald rejected claims of racism, framing the party's position as national responsibility following the October 7th massacre. He argued that supporting parties that do not condemn Hamas is a dangerous red line. Vald urged the President to align with the public's sentiment against supporting "terror supporters."
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- Religious Zionism official Yehuda Vald rejected claims of racism regarding Arab parties.
- Vald cited national responsibility and the October 7th massacre as reasons for his party's stance.
- He accused President Herzog of "value confusion and complete detachment" on the issue.
- The controversy stems from MK Orit Strock's statement against Arab party coalition legitimacy.
- Vald urged the President to connect with the public's opposition to "terror supporters."
Yehuda Vald, Director-General of the Religious Zionism party, has strongly criticized President Isaac Herzog's stance on potentially excluding Arab parties from coalition support. Vald accused Herzog of "value confusion and complete detachment" after the President questioned the distinction between racism and the party's position on disqualifying Arab parties. The controversy arose after MK Orit Strock of the Religious Zionism party stated unequivocally that Arab parties are illegitimate for any coalition, even for external support. President Herzog then inquired how Strock differentiated her position from racism.
Vald defended the party's stance, arguing it is based on national responsibility rather than racism. He cited the refusal of some Joint List members to label Hamas a terrorist organization, their alleged alignment with the enemy, and statements by Mansour Abbas characterizing Israel as an enemy. Vald emphasized that the October 7th massacre makes it a "bright red line" to form a government with those who do not condemn the perpetrators.
"Anyone who saw the massacre of our brothers and sisters on October 7th understands that forming a government with the support of those who refuse to call the terrorists who did this a terrorist organization is a bright red line that endangers the state," Vald stated. He urged President Herzog to connect with the public, the vast majority of whom, he claims, do not want a government supported by "terror supporters."
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