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politics26 minutes ago

Eisenkot Condemns Netanyahu’s Knesset Speech as ‘Racist’ Incitement Against Arab Citizens

Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming Israel’s next government, sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday for fueling a 'racist' campaign against Arab citizens. Eisenkot’s statement followed Netanyahu’s divisive speech to the newly sworn-in Knesset, where the prime minister labeled Arab lawmakers as 'terror supporters.' While Eisenkot has the mandate to form a coalition, he faces a difficult path: his bloc holds 48 seats, and while Arab-led parties support him, he has ruled out including them in his government, leaving him short of the 61 seats needed for a majority.

via The New York Times|

#arab-israelis #benjamin-netanyahu #gadi-eisenkot

politics4 days ago•0 min saved

PA Suspends Land Deals for Arab Israelis After Jewish Purchases in Jericho

The Palestinian Authority (PA) temporarily halted land registration for individuals with Israeli citizenship or Jerusalem residency following the purchase of eight homes by Jewish activists near Jericho. The move, which has since been lifted, marks a shift in PA policy by targeting Arab citizens of Israel based on their Israeli status rather than solely their Palestinian identity. Critics argue this exposes a contradiction in PA jurisdiction, as the properties are in Area C, under Israeli control, and the Oslo Accords exclude Israeli citizens from PA personal jurisdiction.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#arab-israelis #jericho #land-registration

crime1 month ago•10 min saved

Bar-Ilan Professor Indicted for Plotting Mass Expulsion of Arab Israelis

A mathematics lecturer at Bar-Ilan University has been indicted for planning a coordinated terror campaign aimed at forcing the mass expulsion of Arab Israelis and Palestinians. The plot, dubbed 'Ayit,' involved recruiting 72 armed operatives to attack mixed cities and Bedouin towns simultaneously, with the goal of causing hundreds of deaths and triggering a mass exodus to Jordan, Lebanon, and Gaza. The suspect, who was arrested in September 2026, attempted to recruit Zehut party chairman Moshe Feiglin to help recruit members but was rejected. He subsequently sent extortion letters to Feiglin, threatening to damage his reputation ahead of the October 26 elections. Bar-Ilan University suspended the lecturer immediately, condemning the alleged actions as incompatible with its values. Prosecutors charged him with preparing terrorism, extortion, and obstruction of justice.

via jpost.com|

#arab-israelis #bar-ilan-university #crime

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

"Israel's 2024 Budget: Balancing War Costs with Sweeping Cuts"

The Finance Ministry's proposal for significant budget cuts in development funds for Arab communities reflects the government's decision to make Israel's Arab citizens bear the brunt of the economic fallout from the recent Hamas attack and war, signaling a disproportionate burden on this community.

via Haaretz|

#arab-israelis #budget-cuts #economic-crisis

politics3 years ago•6 min saved

The Complexities of Pro-Democracy Protests in Israel

Arab Israelis have largely stayed away from the pro-democracy protests against the Israeli government's plan to overhaul the judiciary, which they fear would weaken the judiciary's independence. The Arab community sees the demonstrations as an exclusively Jewish movement that is blind to the longstanding perceived injustices against them. While the protesters say their aim is to safeguard the Supreme Court, many Arab Israelis see the court as having failed them repeatedly. They have long viewed Israel's democracy as tainted by both the country's treatment of them and its 55-year, open-ended military rule over lands the Palestinians seek for an independent state.

via The Times of Israel|

#arab-israelis #democracy #discrimination