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Ibrahim Abu Ahmad on Israeli election: 'Crucial for Arab citizens to have ally in Jewish community'

Ibrahim Abu Ahmad on Israeli election: 'Crucial for Arab citizens to have ally in Jewish community'

Summary

In a France 24 interview about Israel’s election, Palestinian Israeli activist Ibrahim Abu Ahmad said public sentiment is shaped by fear and trauma. He said many people support an Arab-Jewish coalition, while political leaders are afraid to openly back one, and described such a partnership as important to democracy.

Key Facts

  • Ibrahim Abu Ahmad appeared in an interview hosted by Erin Ogunkeye.
  • Abu Ahmad is described as a Palestinian Israeli political and peace activist.
  • He heads social media for Israel’s left-wing Democrats.
  • Abu Ahmad said fear and trauma shape the current mood in Israel.
  • He said many people want an Arab-Jewish coalition.
  • He said political leaders are afraid to express support for such a coalition.
  • Abu Ahmad framed Arab-Jewish partnership as a matter of democratic survival.
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