Herzog, Livni slam Joint List member’s remarks

Zionist Union issues a harsh condemnation of Joint (Arab) List man Raja Za’atra’s comparison of IS to Zionism. In a statement, the heads of Zionist Union called on the heads of the Joint List to distance themselves from the comments made by the head of the party’s communications unit.

“The comparison between inhuman terrorist beheading experts to a nation that was reborn and gave so much to the world is despicable and shows ignorance and hatred. We believe the Arab citizens of Israel expect the Joint List to advance their rights and needs and solve their economic and social problem, instead of inflaming hatred and lies. It is very said that those pretending to speak for the Joint List harm the will of both Arabs and Jews to coexist.”

Earlier, Za’atra said: “From where did IS learn these crimes? Look at what the Zionist movement did in 1948. The rapes, looting, massacres – were all carried out also here.” He was quoted on News1, an online service.

Asked whether Hamas was a terror organization, Za’atra answered: “No. A people living under occupation has a right to resist the occupation.”