Arab leader in Israel Cebbarin: Joint List has the power to bring down Netanyahu government

In the statement made by Cebbarin's office, his evaluations regarding the upcoming Israeli elections, the difficulties faced by Arab citizens living in the country (1948 Palestinians) and the possible role of the Joint List in the formation of the new government were included.

Cebbarin, whose opinion was included in the statement, said, "It is in our hands to bring down this government and make any political structure that will be formed after the elections accept our conditions." He emphasized that they will use all the tools at their disposal to change the government.

Cebbarin stated that current data shows that an alternative government to the government of Netanyahu, far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich cannot be formed without negotiations with the Joint List.

Stating that the upcoming elections are "not an ordinary election", Cebbarin noted that this is an "existential choice" that concerns the future of Palestinians who have no other homeland in Israel.

Accusing the Israeli government of pursuing a policy of "constant targeting and unprecedented escalation" against Arab citizens, Cebbarin warned that the government was dragging the country and the region into the abyss.

Stating that the unification of different parties and segments under the umbrella of the Joint List took place in line with the demands of the Arab society, Cebbarin emphasized that the unification gave Arab citizens greater political power and made it harder for their demands to be ignored.

"No support unless our terms are accepted"

Underlining that the support they will give to any new government will depend on the conditions, Cebbarin said:

"We will be a security network, but above all, we will be the security network of our own people. Those who want to support us should come and negotiate with us based on the demands of our society. We will not support any politician for free."

Cebbarin stated that they will require the preparation of a plan with a clear timeline, budget and control mechanism to fight crime, stopping house demolitions, approval of development plans, allocating land to young couples and official recognition of unrecognized Arab villages in the Najaf region.

Referring to the developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, which are under Israeli attack and blockade, Cebbarin said, "We will not remain silent against the genocide in Gaza, ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, raids on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, attacks on worshipers, obstruction of the adhan, attacks on churches, monasteries and clergy." made his assessment.

A public opinion poll published in Israel on October 9 revealed that the Jewish opposition needed the support of Arab MPs to create an alternative to the Netanyahu government, but the majority of Israelis opposed Arab parties taking part in the government.

According to Maariv newspaper's survey, if the elections are held today, neither the Netanyahu bloc nor the Jewish opposition bloc will reach the majority to form a government on their own.

Most Jewish opposition leaders refuse to cooperate with Arab MPs to form an alternative government.