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Democratic Party Faces Internal Conflict Over 'Judea and Samaria' Terminology and Terror Attack Response

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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago

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Israel's Democratic Party is divided over the use of the term "Judea and Samaria" and responses to a terror attack at Gilad Farm, with internal criticism of party leader Yair Golan's messaging. Arab representatives and party members expressed concern over perceived right-wing rhetoric, while opposition leader Bezalel Smotrich condemned the party's stance as radical leftist.

01Democratic Party debates terminology 'Judea and Samaria' versus 'West Bank' ahead of elections.
02Gabi Leski demands Yair Golan use 'West Bank' term; Golan rejects right-wing label for 'Judea and Samaria'.
03Arab sector representatives criticize Golan's initial terror attack response as right-wing messaging.
04Party members warn poor messaging risks electoral failure; Golan admits mistake.
05Bezalel Smotrich attacks Democratic Party, calling Golan a radical leftist essential to current government.
06Smotrich claims coalition without Golan and Leski would collapse and endangers Israel.

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