Arab League offered Israel peace, recognition and normalisation, says Aiman Odeh

Arab-Israeli politician Aiman Odeh has announced he will not run in the next Israeli elections, whilst calling for a unified Arab political movement and criticising potential coalition arrangements within Israel’s Arab parties. Odeh, a prominent figure in Israeli Arab politics, made the statements during recent comments on the regional situation and domestic political developments. His decision marks a significant moment for Arab representation in the Knesset, where Arab-Israeli parties have historically struggled with fragmentation and internal divisions. Odeh’s announcement comes as Israeli politics continues to grapple with questions about Arab political participation and representation in government. The veteran politician emphasised that the entire Arab and Islamic world has presented Israel with opportunities for peace, mutual recognition, and normalisation of relations. He expressed concern over potential political alliances that he views as problematic, whilst reaffirming support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Odeh’s call for Arab political unity appears aimed at strengthening Arab-Israeli representation ahead of future elections, despite his own decision to step back from electoral politics.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.