A candidate for the Arab Israeli party Balad eulogized a terrorist who murdered an IDF soldier, saying he 'left a mark on our hearts,' Channel 14 reports. The candidate later claimed he was unaware the person was a terrorist.
According to a report by Channel 14, a candidate for the Balad party eulogized a terrorist who murdered an IDF soldier, stating that the terrorist 'left a mark on our hearts.' The candidate, whose name has not been disclosed, later claimed in a conversation with Channel 14 that he was unaware the individual was a terrorist. The eulogy has sparked controversy, as Balad is an Arab Israeli party that has previously faced criticism for its stance on Palestinian issues. The identity of the terrorist and the soldier were not detailed in the report. The Zioneer has not independently verified the report's specifics.
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