The Joint List in Nazareth Condemns Police Assault on Professor Abdel Karim Azzam

The Joint List in Nazareth condemned the police assault on United Arab List candidate Abdel Karim Azzam, calling it an infringement on political freedoms. It called for broad participation in the Knesset elections on October 27.

The Joint List in Nazareth strongly condemned the assault on United Arab List candidate Professor Abdel Karim Azzam by police officers, calling it a serious infringement on political and democratic freedoms amid rising attempts at intimidation and restriction of political activity in the Arab community. The List emphasized that this incident is not separate from the general political climate and policies targeting freedoms. It stressed that the response must be the dismissal of the Minister of Internal Security, who fosters a culture of thuggery and rowdiness within the police force. The List called on the residents of Nazareth to participate widely in the upcoming elections on October 27 to increase voter turnout and strengthen the power and representation of the Arab community in the Knesset.