Arab Parties Reject Shin Bet Probe, Unite Against Government
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The Arab United List and the Joint List have rejected Shin Bet investigations into election activities, denouncing them as political intimidation. Both parties affirmed their readiness for legal accountability and vowed to unite against what they called "Kahane-like and fascist forces" and the Netanyahu government's policies. The parties aim to focus on toppling the government, with the Joint List promising to be a "safety net for its public."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Arab United List and Joint List reject Shin Bet election probe, calling it political intimidation.
- Both parties affirm readiness for legal accountability and deny wrongdoing.
- The Joint List accuses Shin Bet of acting as a political tool for the government.
- Arab parties unite against "Kahane-like and fascist forces" and Netanyahu's policies.
- The Joint List vows to focus on toppling the government and acting as a "safety net."
The Arab United List and the Joint List have rejected attempts to sow division among Arab political parties amid ongoing investigations by the Israeli Security Agency (Shin Bet) into election-related activities. Both parties affirmed their commitment to legal accountability and denounced what they termed intimidation and political interference.
The Arab United List stated that efforts to question its electoral integrity by enlisting activists against it were "doomed to utter failure," referencing a previous case where three of its activists were arrested on election day. The party asserted that all its bodies and activists are prepared for any legal inquiry, stating, "We have nothing to hide."
The Joint List, for its part, emphasized its refusal to be divided from the Arab United List. It characterized political differences between the two as minor when compared to "Kahane-like and fascist forces" threatening the future of the Arab community. The Joint List accused the Shin Bet of becoming a political tool for the Israeli government and declared that intimidation tactics would not deter or silence them.
Furthermore, the Joint List stated that confronting the "threat" posed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and its policies necessitates cooperation and unity. The party vowed to remain focused on the "primary mission" of toppling the government and replacing it, positioning itself as a "safety net for its public" against divisive and intimidating tactics.
