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Arab parties to run as one list in upcoming elections
Hassan Shaalan
Published: 22.01.15, 22:14
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1. Lorne, That's why they
arne ,   chicago usa   (01.22.15)
stay in Israel.
2. Uniting the parties will be good for the country.
Michael ,   California, USA   (01.22.15)
It is high time for Israeli politics to reach maturity. As I wrote here previously, there is no room in Israel for more than five parties: Center, Left, Right, Religious and Arabs. Within those parties organizational debates can be held on any issue, but there is no room for it in the Knesset. The Knesset is there to serve the citizen, not for straightening out trivial disagreements among the myriad of political bosses who only care about themselves. The Arab parties are on the right track just as Herzog and Livni are, or potentially as Netanyahu and Bennett are. With less and larger parties in the Knesset the governments in Israel will finally start lasting to the full term of four years. A Knesset election costs over one BILLION shekels in Israel and spending it once every four years is plenty plenty.
3. Arab MKs a disgrace to Israel
Alexander ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (01.23.15)
The intention of the vast majority of Israel's Arabs is very clear: to undermine Israel's existence as a Jewish state. Why do Arab MKs serve a Knesset representing the very country they want to destroy? Why are they willing to have salaries at the expense of the very Israeli/Jewish taxpayers the Arab MKs seek to subjugate, kill or destroy? And when will Israel finally pass a law on loyalty to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, and when will Israel finally expel the Arabs and outlaw Arab anti-Zionist parties?
4. #3 Who's the disgrace?
Daniel   (01.23.15)
Alexander, you say it's a disgrace that Israel is a democratic country with minority rights. In its place, you want a dictatorship with ethnic cleansing. I dare say that Israel can be proud of being the democracy it is, surrounded by racist totalitarian states. The real disgrace is that you want Israel to turn into that same kind of racist totalitarian states that surround us.
5. reasons for a political party?
Ed Stack   (01.23.15)
should there be political parties based on race or religion? Why not outlaw parties based on race or religion and force parties to stand for platforms that encourage equality and fair treatment based on national goals rather than have parties that discriminate based on race or religion? Parties such as SHAS and "Arab" parties should not exist. Parties that promote equality, rights for the poor, would do better.
6. Where is Burg? Why he is not on the list?
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7. Did you notice? Avrum Burg (Hadash), Zoabi, Islmc Movemnt
Hymie ,   NJ   (01.23.15)
are now in the same group.... Dr. Yosef Burg must be rolling in his grave.
8. Israeli Arab Leadership?
Tim ,   Brighton   (01.23.15)
So how will these MKs give better leadership to their electorates when thus far the likes of Finger Pointy Zoabi and Tubby Tibi have made such a mess? Indeed whilst squabbling for power and titles they pay scant attention to the people they represent especially the young These are the younger generation travelling abroad, worldly wise and confident in their Israeli and Arab identities And what do THEY want? ASK THEM They want more inclusion not less and most important the right to serve to protect their homes, their values and country - warts and all And they want to do more - rather than Zoabis sordid attempts at using the gruesome deaths and casualties from Israel defending all her citizens against Hamas Rockets just to raise her profile by denouncing Israel they want the MKs to act to actively build bridges between the PA and Israel But are these MKs LISTENING or too busy BICKERING and looking after their own selfish interests?
9. Daniel, I stand up and applause you
Non Jewish immigrant ,   haifa   (01.23.15)
bravo That's for people like you that makes Israel my home
10. Terrorist MK's out of Israel
Robert ,   The Hague, Holland   (01.23.15)
These terrorist supporting MK's preach the destruction of Israel from inside the Knesset. Rabbi Kahane was banned from the Knesset for being honest; these monsters are allowed to spew their hatred unchallenged. There is something seriously wrong with the people running Israel.
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