Hadash-Ta’al chairman Ayman Odeh revealed in a podcast interview filmed in ‘Palestinian’ Authority territory the goal behind his activity within Israel’s political system. Odeh explained that he sees working within Israeli society as a central tool in the struggle to end what he calls the ‘occupation’, and made clear that changing Israeli public opinion could lead to achieving that goal.
1+“Every occupation falls through three factors,” Odeh said, laying out his view. “The first is the struggle of the people under ‘occupation,’ the second is international public opinion, and the third is public opinion within the occupying state.” He added: “When the third factor ripens, ending the ‘occupation’ becomes a matter of time.”
Odeh explained that his activity in Israel’s political arena focuses specifically on that third factor, which he says could be decisive. “Our fundamental role is with that third factor. To operate within the society in whose name the ‘occupation’ is carried out, in order to create a situation that will enable ending the ‘occupation’,” he said.
1+“Repelling Fascism Is the Most Important Task”
In another part of the interview, Odeh also addressed the future of Israel’s government and the possibility that Netanyahu’s government could be replaced by a government led by Gadi Eisenkot. When asked what the difference would be for him between the two governments, he distinguished between what he called “fascism” and “racism.”
Despite the distinction he drew, Odeh made clear that the fight to bring down the current government stands at the top of his priorities. “Therefore, repelling fascism right now is the most important task,” he declared.