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Knesset Member Tibi Slams Yair Netanyahu Over Remarks on Arab Citizens

Member of Knesset Ahmed Tibi strongly rebuked Yair Netanyahu, the Prime Minister's son, for calling Arab citizens in Israel the "greatest threat to the state's survival." Tibi, responding via X, labeled Netanyahu's comments as racist and anti-Semitic, while asserting Arab citizens' commitment to equality and dignity.

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Knesset Member Tibi Slams Yair Netanyahu Over Remarks on Arab Citizens
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What happened

  1. 01MK Ahmed Tibi condemned Yair Netanyahu's remarks calling Arab citizens a threat to Israel.
  2. 02Tibi described Netanyahu's statement as racist and anti-Semitic, made from his Miami residence.
  3. 03He stated Arab citizens work with dignity and strive for a future of cooperation and equality.
  4. 04Tibi blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the current "tragic" reality.
  5. 05He vowed Arab citizens would participate in larger numbers and with more determination in future elections.

He also blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the current reality and vowed increased participation in future elections if necessary.

Translated and summarized by baba from i24NEWS Arabic, the latest report. Read i24NEWS Arabic’s original

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