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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Herzog and Strook Clash Over Arab Representation and Racism

Settlement Minister Orit Strook criticized Arab parties at the President's Residence, arguing they are illegitimate due to nationalist views.

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What happened

  1. 01Settlement Minister Orit Strook criticized Arab parties as illegitimate at the President's Residence.
  2. 02Minister Strook cited nationalist views and support for "enemies" as reasons for her criticism.
  3. 03President Isaac Herzog questioned how to avoid racism during the discussion.
  4. 04Strook responded that Arab citizens could have voted for IDF veteran Yosef Haddad.
  5. 05She stated Arab voters chose candidates who view Israel's establishment as a disaster.

President Isaac Herzog questioned how to avoid racism, to which Strook replied that Arab citizens could have voted for IDF veteran Yosef Haddad instead of candidates who view Israel's establishment as a disaster.

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