Thousands Of Israeli Arabs Protest Ban On Islamist Group

[Purveyor]

Source: Reuters

Thousands of Israeli Arabs protested on Saturday against the outlawing of a popular Islamist group that Israel says has played a central role in stoking a wave of Palestinian street attacks.

Israel's government banned the Islamic Movement's northern branch on Nov 17, risking an angry backlash by its largely quiescent 20-percent Arab minority.

Police did not say how many people attended the protest held in the northern Arab town of Umm el-Fahem. A Reuters photographer said there were about 15,000 demonstrators in what was one of the largest Arab rallies in Israel in recent years.

The Islamic Movement's northern branch does not, unlike its southern counterpart, recognize Israel's legitimacy. It runs its own educational and religious services and has been at the forefront of protests against government policies toward Israeli Arabs and the Palestinians.


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[ericson00]

1. if it doesn't recognize Israel's sovereignty, its treasonous.

and in today's day and age with the Caliphate nearby, they shouldn't be taking chances.

[7962]

2. Agreed. I wonder if they recognize the Caliphate's legitimacy? nt

[smirkymonkey]

5. Would have to agree with that.

It would seem like suicide to allow them.

[Marrah_G]

3. I think banning them is legitimate

I would also like to see them ban the extremist Jewish groups too. Israel needs to stop the extremists and find a way to live together.

[Comrade Grumpy]

4. It appears the people actually being affected disagree. n/t