Watch: Yinon Magal's speech in Arabic that resurfaced online
An extraordinary speech delivered by Yinon Magal in 2015 in the Knesset, entirely in Arabic, has resurfaced online amid the political storm over high voter turnout in the Arab community and the possibility of forming a government with the support of Arab parties. In the speech, Magal attacked the Arab and Palestinian leadership and conveyed a message about the Jewish people's right to the Land of Israel.
Amid the political storm over high voter turnout in the Arab community and discussions about forming a government with the support of Arab parties, an extraordinary speech delivered by 'Patriots' host Yinon Magal in 2015, when he served as a Knesset member and chairman of the Jewish Home faction, has resurfaced online. The speech, delivered entirely in Arabic from the Knesset podium on November 23, 2015, during a no-confidence debate, includes a direct appeal to the Arab public in Israel, a firm message about the historical right of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel, and a sharp attack on the Arab and Palestinian leadership. Magal opened his speech with the words "Peace be upon you, cousins," claimed that Arab leaders do not tell the truth, and emphasized that terrorism and violence will not drive the Jews out of the land. He compared Israel's achievements to the situation in neighboring countries and the Palestinian Authority, and argued that hostility toward Israel stems not from settlements but from the fact that Jews are "the homeowners." The article does not include a response from the parties Magal attacked.
Watch: Yinon Magal's speech in Arabic that resurfaced online