The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) unequivocally condemns the Israeli Knesset’s vote to advance the impeachment of Ayman Odeh, a prominent Arab lawmaker and advocate for justice and equality.
This move is a blatant attack on the fundamental rights of Palestinian citizens of Israel.
Israel is not a democracy, particularly for its Palestinian citizens, and this move makes that clear, further highlighting how the apartheid system is used to oppress Palestinian citizens of Israel.
Ayman Odeh, known for his steadfast commitment to advocating for Palestinian rights within the Knesset, has been unjustly targeted by a legislative body that is demonstrating that fundamentally, it is designed to exclude and persecute minority representatives.
The decision to expel Odeh from the Knesset exemplifies the ongoing political repression and entrenchment discrimination against Palestinian citizens.
This disgraceful act by the Israeli Knesset not only violates international standards of human rights but also perpetuates systemic oppression against Palestinians.
This move is a clear attempt to silence dissenting voices and suppress political representation.
This alarming development demands immediate international attention and condemnation.
APAN calls upon the global community to stand in solidarity with Ayman Odeh and all Palestinian citizens of Israel who face systematic discrimination and repression.
Comments attributed to APAN President Nasser Mashni:
“It is appalling that Australia refuses to sanction Israel for its genocidal actions in Gaza and maintains a relationship with a country openly practising apartheid.
“The Israeli government continues to escalate its assault on its so-called ‘democracy’ by targeting elected officials like Ayman Odeh.
“This action is not just an attack on Odeh himself but expose that, for all Palestinians, there is no democracy available to them. We need fundamental change to bring about a system based on equality and justice for all people from the River to the Sea.”