Michael Ben-Ari: "The Arab parties are working to eliminate a Jewish state"

Former Knesset member Dr. Michael Ben-Ari attacked the Arab parties for promoting a Palestinian identity, warning of a challenging period that requires the public to remain steadfast. According to him, the real struggle in the country is between Jewish identity and Palestinian identity.

Former Knesset member Dr. Michael Ben-Ari attacked the Arab parties this morning (Thursday) on Channel 14's morning edition, claiming they are working to eliminate the Jewish state. According to him, these are pan-Arab and pan-Islamic parties focused on this goal. Ben-Ari argued that the Arab parties are promoting a Palestinian identity over an Israeli identity, and referred to remarks by MK Ahmad Tibi who said, "We are the owners of the land." He cited the Vision Documents for the Palestinian Arabs in Israel, which he said constitute a detailed plan for the destruction of the State of Israel as a Jewish state. Ben-Ari also criticized the Labor Party for transforming from a Zionist camp into democrats, and claimed that the real struggle is between Jewish identity and Palestinian identity.