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Yoseph Haddad Rejects Past Support for Palestinian State After Old Interview Resurfaces

Following the resurfacing of an old interview online, the advocacy activist clarified that he does not support a Palestinian state.


Yoseph Haddad speaking in Vancouver, 2024
Yoseph Haddad speaking in Vancouver, 2024 · Photo: Pixie.ca · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Advocacy activist Yoseph Haddad has rejected claims that he previously supported the establishment of a Palestinian state, following the resurfacing of footage from an old interview, The Jerusalem Post and Behadrey Haredim reported.

According to the report by Behadrey Haredim, the footage shows Haddad expressing support for a two-state solution even after Operation Guardian of the Walls, sparking controversy over his past explanations on the issue.

The Jerusalem Post noted that in the interview, Haddad argued that greater integration of Arab Israelis into decision-making institutions could eventually help advance Israeli-Palestinian peace. Following the resurfaced footage, Haddad clarified that he rejects any past support for a Palestinian state.

Sources: Jerusalem Post — front page, בחדרי חרדים

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