קידום חרמות על ישראל והטלת ספק בטבח: פרופיל 19 הח"כים מהרשימות הערביות

The recent election results saw a dramatic surge in Arab voter turnout, leading to the Joint List and Ra'am parties securing an unprecedented 19 Knesset seats, making them significant players in Israeli politics. This article profiles some of these newly elected members of Knesset (MKs), many of whom are not widely known to the Jewish public.

Yousef Jabareen, head of the Hadash faction, has previously served in the Knesset. Investigations have linked him to international conferences opposing Israel's definition as a Jewish state and supporting boycotts against it. He has also reportedly met with security prisoners and figures associated with terror organizations, including visiting a terrorist convicted of murdering an Arab citizen suspected of aiding Israel.

Dr. Maha Karkabi-Sabbagh, a sociologist and senior lecturer, enters the Knesset from academia. Her party, Balad, advocates for redefining Israel's national identity and recognizing the Palestinian identity of its Arab citizens. She has referred to the Gaza war as a "war of annihilation" and argued that Palestinian citizens of Israel live under the constant fear of a second Nakba.

Mansour Abbas, head of Ra'am, has been a key figure in integrating Arab parties into Israeli politics. While he strongly condemned the October 7th massacre and called for Palestinian armed groups to disarm, he has been evasive when asked if Hamas is a terrorist organization. His past includes eulogizing individuals involved in terrorist activities and visiting the families of convicted terrorists.

Yoav Segalovitz, a former police commissioner, joined Ra'am, emphasizing his belief in Jewish-Arab political partnership while maintaining his Zionist worldview. He aims to challenge the notion that the October 7th events make cooperation with Arab parties impossible.

Walid Taha, representing the conservative wing of Ra'am, has expressed views that differ significantly from liberal parties on social issues. He has participated in delegations visiting families of those involved in attacks and supported flying the Syrian flag over the Golan Heights, calling prisoners of war "prisoners of freedom" and "prisoners of the north."

Waleed Al-Huashla, a prominent Bedouin representative in Ra'am, focuses on issues concerning the Negev, such as recognition of unrecognized villages and infrastructure development. He has accused the government of oppressive policies against Negev residents and called home demolitions a "humanitarian crime."

Iman Khatib-Yassin, also from Ra'am, caused controversy by questioning some of the atrocities of the October 7th massacre, stating that she had not seen evidence of babies being slaughtered or women being raped. Despite widespread criticism and demands for her resignation, she remained in the Knesset and was re-elected.

Dr. Fatane Ghattas of the Joint List has labeled Israeli actions in the West Bank as "ethnic cleansing" and the Gaza war as "genocide." She has questioned the definition of Jews as a people and described the establishment of Israel as a colonialist endeavor.

Bachar Eghbaria, a senior representative of Balad, co-authored a document describing Israel as a product of colonialist action and demanding state responsibility for the Nakba. He has participated in protests against the Gaza war, calling the US a partner in the "war of annihilation."

Dr. Nahaya Weshahi, a lecturer, has highlighted the suffering of Gaza residents while ignoring the reasons for the war's outbreak, referring to it as a "war of annihilation" and the events in the West Bank as "ethnic cleansing."

Hassan Al-Nasra, a Balad representative, has supported violent uprisings by Bedouin youth in the Negev and echoed Palestinian Authority messages regarding prisoners. He has participated in delegations to congratulate terrorists released from prison.

Yousef Attoun, representing Hadash, has accused Israel of waging a war of annihilation against Palestinians in Gaza.

Adv. Ahmed Darawshe, a Ta'al representative, has publicly congratulated terrorists upon their release from prison and hosted their families, referring to one as a "fighter for his people's freedom."

Yasser Hujirat, an MK active in issues concerning Arab and Bedouin society, has clashed with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over home demolitions in the Negev. He also visited a property demolished by authorities due to alleged drug trafficking and criminal activity, raising questions about his stance on crime in the Arab community.

Other profiled MKs include Ofer Cassif, a Jewish MK supporting legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice; Karim Younis, a terrorist convicted of murder; Mahir Younis, also convicted of murder; Samir Issawi, a terrorist; and Khir al-Din Hamdan, who was killed by police.