We Are All Here to Stay

Elyakim Rubinstein calls for coexistence between Jews and Arabs in Israel, criticizing both Arab leadership and Jewish racism. He distinguishes between Balad, which he rejects, and Ra'am, which he says has proven itself a legitimate partner.

Elyakim Rubinstein, former Attorney General of Israel, writes an opinion column for ynet following the 2026 elections. He asserts that Israel's Jews and Arabs are 'all here to stay' and warns against the danger of polarization. Rubinstein notes that Arabs constitute 21% of the population and criticizes Arab leadership for refraining from condemning Hamas, calling the organization a 'murderous terrorist organization.' On the other hand, he calls on Jews to lower the 'level of racist arrogance.' He distinguishes between the Joint List and Balad, which he rejects, and Ra'am and Mansour Abbas, who he says have proven themselves legitimate partners. The bottom line: exclusion - no, but not at the expense of the essence of the Jewish and democratic state.

We Are All Here to Stay