Yoseph Haddad slams Squad members for misinformation on Israel
- Yoseph Haddad, an Israeli-Arab activist, criticized the progressive Squad for misrepresenting the coexistence of Jews and Arabs in Israel.
- He warned about the spread of misinformation and the dangers of extremist ideologies affecting perceptions and actions.
- Haddad concluded that accepting Israel's existence is essential for moving away from cycles of violence and ensuring a peaceful future for Palestinians.
In response to the ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine, Israeli-Arab activist Yoseph Haddad has publicly criticized members of the progressive Squad in the US Congress, including Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. Haddad, CEO of Together Vouch for Each Other, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering coexistence and dialogue between Israeli Arabs and Jews, accused these lawmakers of misrepresenting the realities of coexistence and 'twisting the facts.' While acknowledging the complexities of the situation, he emphasized the importance of accepting Israel's existence to work towards a peaceful resolution, warning that denying this fact would perpetuate cycles of violence and suffering for Palestinians. He also denounced the common narrative equating Israel to an apartheid state, arguing that it mischaracterizes the reality of life in Israel, where there is significant integration between communities. Furthermore, Haddad expressed concern that slogans like 'From the river to the sea' reveal a lack of openness among many Palestinians towards a two-state solution. His advocacy comes in light of the September 2023 Hamas attacks, which underscored the urgent need for constructive dialogue in the region. By highlighting the existence and persistence of Jewish ties to Israel, Haddad calls for a shift in perspective that embraces coexistence rather than division.