From the start of the terrorist attack by Hamas on the morning of Saturday, October 7, 2023, the political, public, and social leadership of the Arab public in Israel did not hesitate to express its absolute and unreserved revulsion – regarding the attack itself, Hamas's call to the Arab public in Israel to join and support the attack, and the harm to innocent people, as well as the accompanying severe brutality and the abduction of innocent citizens.
Noteworthy in his statement was MK Dr. Mansour Abbas, chairman of the Ra'am faction, who emphasized that harming innocent citizens is contrary to the values of Islam, and called on the Arab and Jewish citizens of Israel to demonstrate restraint in their relations. Similarly, MK Ayman Odeh, chairman of the Hadash-Ta'al faction, underscored that he rejects Hamas's call for Arabs in Israel to join the armed struggle. Local public leaders likewise urged restraint and moderation from the Arab public.
The Arab public in Israel was stunned by the brutality of the terrorist attack, which did not spare Arab citizens. In addition, heroic stories of Arab citizens, especially Bedouins from the south, who defended the residents of the south have been publicized. There are initiatives by Arab citizens who undertook to help, and influential figures in Arab society have joined Israel's public diplomacy struggle. The Arab public has maintained its routine and participates in the work of the country’s essential facilities, especially in the medical system.
Since the beginning of Israel's military activity in the Gaza Strip, many Arab citizens have expressed concern regarding the fate of the Palestinian citizens in the Gaza Strip. In many cases, this concern, voiced on social media, was condemned by the Israeli Jewish public, even though it was not an expression of support for the Hamas organization. It is very important, even when overcome by anger, not to confuse unacceptable support for Hamas, which exists at a low rate, with identification with innocent Gazan citizens, The sensitive relations between Jews and Arabs in Israel require restraint on both sides. We must not allow this delicate texture to mushroom toward an explosion or violent collision. This would only play into Hamas hands.
From the start of the terrorist attack by Hamas on the morning of Saturday, October 7, 2023, the political, public, and social leadership of the Arab public in Israel did not hesitate to express its absolute and unreserved revulsion – regarding the attack itself, Hamas's call to the Arab public in Israel to join and support the attack, and the harm to innocent people, as well as the accompanying severe brutality and the abduction of innocent citizens.
Noteworthy in his statement was MK Dr. Mansour Abbas, chairman of the Ra'am faction, who emphasized that harming innocent citizens is contrary to the values of Islam, and called on the Arab and Jewish citizens of Israel to demonstrate restraint in their relations. Similarly, MK Ayman Odeh, chairman of the Hadash-Ta'al faction, underscored that he rejects Hamas's call for Arabs in Israel to join the armed struggle. Local public leaders likewise urged restraint and moderation from the Arab public.
The Arab public in Israel was stunned by the brutality of the terrorist attack, which did not spare Arab citizens. In addition, heroic stories of Arab citizens, especially Bedouins from the south, who defended the residents of the south have been publicized. There are initiatives by Arab citizens who undertook to help, and influential figures in Arab society have joined Israel's public diplomacy struggle. The Arab public has maintained its routine and participates in the work of the country’s essential facilities, especially in the medical system.
Since the beginning of Israel's military activity in the Gaza Strip, many Arab citizens have expressed concern regarding the fate of the Palestinian citizens in the Gaza Strip. In many cases, this concern, voiced on social media, was condemned by the Israeli Jewish public, even though it was not an expression of support for the Hamas organization. It is very important, even when overcome by anger, not to confuse unacceptable support for Hamas, which exists at a low rate, with identification with innocent Gazan citizens, The sensitive relations between Jews and Arabs in Israel require restraint on both sides. We must not allow this delicate texture to mushroom toward an explosion or violent collision. This would only play into Hamas hands.