Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of ‘racist’ campaign against Israel’s Arab minority
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Key context: <p>Statement is rare instance of a prominent Jewish political leader taking a strong stand in defence of Arab Israelis</p><p>Israeli prime ministerial hopeful Gadi Eisenkot accused caretaker premier Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday of fuelling a “racist” campaign against the country’s Arab minority, after he sought to delegitimise the community’s lawmakers by linking them to Hamas.</p><p>Eisenkot’s statement was a rare instance of a prominent Jewish political leader taking a strong stand in defence of Arab Israelis, who make up more than 20% of the population.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/13/eisenkot-accuses-netanyahu-of-racist-campaign-against-israels-arab-minority">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Statement is rare instance of a prominent Jewish political leader taking a strong stand in defence of Arab IsraelisIsraeli prime ministerial hopeful Gadi Eisenkot accused caretaker premier Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday of fuelling a “racist” campaign against the country’s Arab minority, after he sought to delegitimise the community’s lawmakers by linking them to Hamas.Eisenkot’s statement was a rare instance of a prominent Jewish political leader taking a strong stand in defence of Arab Israelis, who make up more than 20% of the population. Continue reading...
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