The Democratic Front for Peace and Equality and the Communist Party in Kafr Yasif condemn the serious racist attack in Ma'alot on students of Yani High School
The Democratic Front for Peace and Equality and the Communist Party in Kafr Yasif issued statements condemning the racist attack on students of Yani High School in Ma'alot after their victory in a sports match, demanding an immediate investigation and accountability for the attackers.
The Democratic Front for Peace and Equality and the Communist Party in Kafr Yasif issued two statements condemning the racist attack on students of Yani High School in Ma'alot, following the school team's victory in a sports match against a team from one of the schools in Ma'alot. The statement described the attack as "savage" and "dangerously racist," and noted that the accompanying teacher was injured in the hand. It held the Ministry of Education and the police responsible for dealing seriously with the incident, demanding an immediate investigation and accountability for the attackers. It also considered the incident not isolated from the atmosphere of incitement and hatred against Arab citizens fueled by the outgoing government. The statement affirmed that the dignity and safety of the students are a red line, and called for a unified public and educational stance. A meeting was held at the school with the participation of the local council and institutions in the town, with a subsequent statement to be issued regarding next steps.