During a closed Democrats faction meeting, MK Gaby Lasky told party chairman Yair Golan to use 'West Bank' instead of 'Judea and Samaria,' according to a ynet report. Golan rejected the suggestion, arguing that the term is not inherently right-wing. Arab candidates also criticized Golan's response to a weekend terror attack near Havat Gilad, calling it 'right-wing and the settlers' narrative.' The party declined to comment on closed discussions.
A closed Democrats faction meeting on Thursday exposed internal divisions over terminology and security messaging, according to a ynet report. MK Gaby Lasky instructed party chairman Yair Golan to avoid the term 'Judea and Samaria' and use 'West Bank' instead. Golan rejected the demand, asserting that the term is not inherently right-wing.
Arab candidates Sumaya Bishr and Iyad Badir told the meeting that Golan's response to a weekend terror attack near Havat Gilad was perceived as 'right-wing and the settlers' narrative.' The Democrats declined to comment on closed discussions.
The Zioneer has previously reported on related tensions within the party, including a post by Lasky that did not condemn the attack and instead criticized the IDF and residents of Judea and Samaria, as well as Golan's stated support for future evacuations of Jewish communities from the region.
3 developments
- StrongCommentator: An Eisenkot government would end Zionism in Judea and Samaria
- DevelopingCommentary criticizes MK Gaby Lasky for post omitting condemnation of attack
- DevelopingEisenkot warns Judea and Samaria on verge of anarchy, says Netanyahu dismantled control for coalition
- DevelopingYair Golan: Government creating dangerous situation for soldiers in Judea and Samaria
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