Former Israeli Arab MK Haneen Zoabi stated that Hamas cannot be separated from the Palestinian people and that the October 7, 2023, attackers entered 'their own land,' not Israeli borders. The remarks, circulated on social media, have drawn criticism.
Former Israeli Arab MK Haneen Zoabi made the remarks in a statement circulated on social media. Zoabi, who served in the Knesset as a member of the Balad party, has a history of controversial statements regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The quote underscores the deep ideological divisions within Israeli Arab society regarding the October 7 attacks and the nature of the conflict. The Zioneer has not independently verified the context in which the statement was made.
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