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Since journalist Lucy Aharish called on fellow Arab citizens of Israel to exercise their democratic right and vote in the upcoming elections, she has faced a wave of violent verbal attacks from loud and extreme right-wing voices. Today, journalists from Channel 14 joined in as well.
It is deeply troubling that parts of Israel’s political right have turned into a public platform for racism — rejecting citizens because of their origin or skin color.
And yes, this is racism. It is also a result of years of extreme-right politics that have weakened Israeli society across the board.
Lucy Aharish was among the first to speak clearly to the world in English from an Israeli studio after the Hamas terror attack, explaining that Israel was facing a brutal terrorist assault — while many government ministers were silent. She cried on air when the death in captivity of soldier Noa Marciano became known. Lucy gave voice to the emotions of Israeli citizens in moments when political leaders could not.
Israel is fortunate to have Lucy Aharish. May her call for Arab citizens of Israel to participate fully in democracy be realized. May we have many more voices like hers.
Inshallah.
לוסי אהריש Lucy Aharish
Mitch Cohen
She and her voice is exactly what will save Israel from the right-wing, fascist government. I’ve been to Israel 7 times and have experienced how Arabs are treated as second-class citizens. I have family in Tel Aviv who are protesting in the streets.
Ethnic cleansing is a crime.
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Nevo Hed
You have an error in the post. the words "Channel 14" and "Journalists" may not be in the same sentence together unless air quotes are used.
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Nimrod Yvon Kerem
In the same breath Lucy has also received a huge wave of support in opposition to the verbal attacks which is a shame they exist in the first place... but its a free country and people are allowed to have an opinion regardless of what it might be (As long as no one is physically hurt) Personally I think she is one of the most important and sane voices in Israel ..
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Ron Kronish
Lucy is terrific. Honest, thoughtful, courageous, outspoken, intelligent, charismatic, charming, and beautiful!
20h
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Tirza Wahrman
Israel needs more thoughtful voices like Lucy Aharish.
19h
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Yehuda Alain Schwartz
There can't be two nations in one Nation State, that's why we, Jews, had to create a new one for us. Israel is in fact a binational state which has a demographic problem. That prevents it from giving its citizenship to East Jerusalem, Gaza and Judea-Samaria.
This problem has to be dealt with seriously, and not just called by names like "racism".
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Richard Gorelnik
When I was a kid, we would comment about how Israel was always 10 years behind the US: in music, in fads, lingo and other popular trends. Nowadays segments of Israel copy political negatives from the US: some rhetoric is similar to the political right in the US, Bibi is a Trump wannabe, channel 14 wants to be Fox News.
Instead, how about drawing inspiration from the home-grown Eshkols, Meirs, Sharons, (and others) of history rather than US oddballs?
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Susan Jersky
A voice of hope for a better Israel
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Maxim Reider
Israel should be proud to have Luci Alharish.
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Phyllis Dvora Kranz Corn
Being a light unto the nations requires full compassion and humanity. Lucy and people like her should be supported by all who want to build the dream of a modern democratic Jewish state which will serve the world as a beacon of true Jewish values.
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Karen Weiner
From the comments it is evident that so many people are missing what the protests are about. The article opens with saying that she is urging fellow Arabs to "exercise their democratic right to vote". She is not saying they aren't allowed to vote! As I understand it these protests are largely about the violent crime wave being ignored in the Arab communities, and calling for Ben Gvir to be fired. Are they not?
Thank you Lucy for speaking up. After Oct 8 I hung onto your every word!! Especially your interview with Bari Weiss!
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Marlene Coordinator
Lucy Aharish has been my hero ever since October 8 when she reported about the October 7th attack saying that Israel would rise from these attacks and be stronger than ever. I needed to hear that. I think we all did. She worked tirelessly througout the war to bring the kidnapped women, children and men, home where they belonged. And yes, she stands up for the Arab community, currently suffereing from internal violence, clearly in need of government intervention. A small army of detectives, police, social workers, psychologists and educators are needed to get to the bottom of this. It is hard to understand why the problem is being ignored by the present government. She is right to tell the Arab-Israeli community to vote. Votes are powerful and may buy the Arab community the intervention they need. We all owe this remarable woman a debt of gratitute for her unending loyalthy to the welfare of all Israel's citizens and for her courage to call out wrongs when she sees them. Lucy, if you are reading this, thank you for being you. Never stop!
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Sharon Klein
The real hope for Israel is for Israel’s Arab and non-Jewish citizens to participate fully in Israel’s democracy and exercise their right to vote. I never understood the Arab boycott of voting. You only have any hope to change things by voting.
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Jack Fackerell
I support honoring everyone’s right to vote and participate in Israeli elections.
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Nina Golomb
I love Lucy
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Charles Uibel
More Lucy, says the United States!
18h
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Nisan Ben-tzion
agreed. And Arabs should also serve in the army. Or is that a horse of a different color?
13h
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Lynn Grotsky
She has my support. Keep speaking up Lucy Aharish.
3h
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Burnette Remeny
She is an amazing person. We are privileged to have her in our country .
14h
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Judy Rubin Golub
She is the very best of us
14h
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Rina Dreyer
Thank you Lucy for what you've done for Israel in time of our need. May your need too be met.
8h
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Ken Toltz
four words: the best of Israel
12h
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Sarah Kroser Fleisch
Well done Lucy
13h
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Theodore Jonas
100%. This is the most insidious kind of right wing operation, because it is aimed at the core of the democratic conception of Israel.
1h
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Amy Stein Nathan
My hero
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Michaela Juster Rosenblatt
Bigger than life talented and gifted yes Lucy we’re with you.
15h
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Winnie Enbar
I am with her
8h
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Tony Hollombe
I am sickened by the shameful attacks on her. Disheartened too, though I know that is not an option.
14h
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Ariella McCauley Kopels
She is a national treasure.
6h
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שרה הירש מידן
Luci Alharish is a Gd send
7h
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Jackie Fay
i love lucy לוסי אהריש Lucy Aharish
6h
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Yakov Binyamin
Thank you Tag Meir. Lucy is a true patriot and she deserves to be heard.
8h
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Antonio De Filippis
That sounds very good!!
5h
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Bebe Jacobs
I agree
4h
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Leah Rachelle Berman
She is truly terrific!
14h
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Carmi Spiwack Holtzer
Lucy is my hero!
8h
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Esther Zewko-Kleinberger
Lucy Aharish for Prime Minister!!! PLEASE
10h
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Leah Smaller
We love Lucy.
14h
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Sari Ozeri
My hero too
8h
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Jonathan Honig
The question is whether they vote as a normal interest group or as a Trojan horse. The evidence from the current and past Knessets is damning.
14h
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Jane Cohen
Amen
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Sara Sherman
Lucy is an amazing person and honest reporter that's her problem for the right they are not interested in truth...and they hate the other arabs left wing foreigner s reform conservative jews...etc
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Phil Freeman
Israeli Arabs have, at least for now, greater political rights than any other Middle Eastern country. To not use their vote is absolutely crazy and plays right into the hands of Netanyahu and his extremist enablers.
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Jesse Freeman
Google English may not be reliable for this situation. That said, the report I got is that one Ch 14 analyst made a verbal racist comment about Lucy Aharish's "arabness". Evil and disgusting. The comment was not made on air or on social media. The only evidence of it is a Haaretz opinion piece behind a firewall. Unless the guy confesses, or somebody caught him on video, it's not clear what the station can do about it other than tell him he's a mangy dog and he better stop before he does something that's legally actionable.
To her credit, Aharish has sued in court when she could. The perpetrators have settled out of court and kept the details secret.
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Sara Lapping
I love Lucy
15h
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Mark D. Friedman
Amen!
8h
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Lukata Ismat
Israel should cease to exist. Instead, we need a one democratic non religious state for everyone and the right to return of all Palestinians.
14h
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Elliot Cohen
The state is allowing itself to be overrun by the extreme right
17h
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"Most relevant" is selected, so some comments may have been filtered out.
Mitch Cohen
She and her voice is exactly what will save Israel from the right-wing, fascist government. I’ve been to Israel 7 times and have experienced how Arabs are treated as second-class citizens. I have family in Tel Aviv who are protesting in the streets.
Ethnic cleansing is a crime.
13h
Reply
Nevo Hed
You have an error in the post. the words "Channel 14" and "Journalists" may not be in the same sentence together unless air quotes are used.
15h
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Nimrod Yvon Kerem
In the same breath Lucy has also received a huge wave of support in opposition to the verbal attacks which is a shame they exist in the first place... but its a free country and people are allowed to have an opinion regardless of what it might be (As long as no one is physically hurt) Personally I think she is one of the most important and sane voices in Israel ..
14h
Reply
Ron Kronish
Lucy is terrific. Honest, thoughtful, courageous, outspoken, intelligent, charismatic, charming, and beautiful!
20h
Reply
Tirza Wahrman
Israel needs more thoughtful voices like Lucy Aharish.
19h
Reply
Yehuda Alain Schwartz
There can't be two nations in one Nation State, that's why we, Jews, had to create a new one for us. Israel is in fact a binational state which has a demographic problem. That prevents it from giving its citizenship to East Jerusalem, Gaza and Judea-Samaria.
This problem has to be dealt with seriously, and not just called by names like "racism".
15h
Reply
Richard Gorelnik
When I was a kid, we would comment about how Israel was always 10 years behind the US: in music, in fads, lingo and other popular trends. Nowadays segments of Israel copy political negatives from the US: some rhetoric is similar to the political right in the US, Bibi is a Trump wannabe, channel 14 wants to be Fox News.
Instead, how about drawing inspiration from the home-grown Eshkols, Meirs, Sharons, (and others) of history rather than US oddballs?
15h
Reply
Edited
Susan Jersky
A voice of hope for a better Israel
9h
Reply
Maxim Reider
Israel should be proud to have Luci Alharish.
18h
Reply
Edited
Phyllis Dvora Kranz Corn
Being a light unto the nations requires full compassion and humanity. Lucy and people like her should be supported by all who want to build the dream of a modern democratic Jewish state which will serve the world as a beacon of true Jewish values.
3h
Reply
Karen Weiner
From the comments it is evident that so many people are missing what the protests are about. The article opens with saying that she is urging fellow Arabs to "exercise their democratic right to vote". She is not saying they aren't allowed to vote! As I understand it these protests are largely about the violent crime wave being ignored in the Arab communities, and calling for Ben Gvir to be fired. Are they not?
Thank you Lucy for speaking up. After Oct 8 I hung onto your every word!! Especially your interview with Bari Weiss!
2h
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Marlene Coordinator
Lucy Aharish has been my hero ever since October 8 when she reported about the October 7th attack saying that Israel would rise from these attacks and be stronger than ever. I needed to hear that. I think we all did. She worked tirelessly througout the war to bring the kidnapped women, children and men, home where they belonged. And yes, she stands up for the Arab community, currently suffereing from internal violence, clearly in need of government intervention. A small army of detectives, police, social workers, psychologists and educators are needed to get to the bottom of this. It is hard to understand why the problem is being ignored by the present government. She is right to tell the Arab-Israeli community to vote. Votes are powerful and may buy the Arab community the intervention they need. We all owe this remarable woman a debt of gratitute for her unending loyalthy to the welfare of all Israel's citizens and for her courage to call out wrongs when she sees them. Lucy, if you are reading this, thank you for being you. Never stop!
2h
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Sharon Klein
The real hope for Israel is for Israel’s Arab and non-Jewish citizens to participate fully in Israel’s democracy and exercise their right to vote. I never understood the Arab boycott of voting. You only have any hope to change things by voting.
20m
Reply
Jack Fackerell
I support honoring everyone’s right to vote and participate in Israeli elections.
4h
Reply
Nina Golomb
I love Lucy
15h
Reply
Charles Uibel
More Lucy, says the United States!
18h
Reply
Nisan Ben-tzion
agreed. And Arabs should also serve in the army. Or is that a horse of a different color?
13h
Reply
Lynn Grotsky
She has my support. Keep speaking up Lucy Aharish.
3h
Reply
Burnette Remeny
She is an amazing person. We are privileged to have her in our country .
14h
Reply
Judy Rubin Golub
She is the very best of us
14h
Reply
Rina Dreyer
Thank you Lucy for what you've done for Israel in time of our need. May your need too be met.
7h
Reply
Ken Toltz
four words: the best of Israel
12h
Reply
Sarah Kroser Fleisch
Well done Lucy
13h
Reply
Theodore Jonas
100%. This is the most insidious kind of right wing operation, because it is aimed at the core of the democratic conception of Israel.
1h
Reply
Amy Stein Nathan
My hero
14h
Reply
Michaela Juster Rosenblatt
Bigger than life talented and gifted yes Lucy we’re with you.
15h
Reply
Winnie Enbar
I am with her
8h
Reply
Tony Hollombe
I am sickened by the shameful attacks on her. Disheartened too, though I know that is not an option.
14h
Reply
Ariella McCauley Kopels
She is a national treasure.
6h
Reply
שרה הירש מידן
Luci Alharish is a Gd send
7h
Reply
Jackie Fay
i love lucy לוסי אהריש Lucy Aharish
6h
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Yakov Binyamin
Thank you Tag Meir. Lucy is a true patriot and she deserves to be heard.
8h
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Antonio De Filippis
That sounds very good!!
5h
Reply
Bebe Jacobs
I agree
4h
Reply
Leah Rachelle Berman
She is truly terrific!
14h
Reply
Carmi Spiwack Holtzer
Lucy is my hero!
8h
Reply
Esther Zewko-Kleinberger
Lucy Aharish for Prime Minister!!! PLEASE
10h
Reply
Leah Smaller
We love Lucy.
14h
Reply
Sari Ozeri
My hero too
8h
Reply
Jonathan Honig
The question is whether they vote as a normal interest group or as a Trojan horse. The evidence from the current and past Knessets is damning.
14h
Reply
Jane Cohen
Amen
7h
Reply
Sara Sherman
Lucy is an amazing person and honest reporter that's her problem for the right they are not interested in truth...and they hate the other arabs left wing foreigner s reform conservative jews...etc
19h
Reply
Phil Freeman
Israeli Arabs have, at least for now, greater political rights than any other Middle Eastern country. To not use their vote is absolutely crazy and plays right into the hands of Netanyahu and his extremist enablers.
14h
Reply
Jesse Freeman
Google English may not be reliable for this situation. That said, the report I got is that one Ch 14 analyst made a verbal racist comment about Lucy Aharish's "arabness". Evil and disgusting. The comment was not made on air or on social media. The only evidence of it is a Haaretz opinion piece behind a firewall. Unless the guy confesses, or somebody caught him on video, it's not clear what the station can do about it other than tell him he's a mangy dog and he better stop before he does something that's legally actionable.
To her credit, Aharish has sued in court when she could. The perpetrators have settled out of court and kept the details secret.
15h
Reply
Edited
Sara Lapping
I love Lucy
15h
Reply
Mark D. Friedman
Amen!
8h
Reply
Lukata Ismat
Israel should cease to exist. Instead, we need a one democratic non religious state for everyone and the right to return of all Palestinians.
14h
Reply
Elliot Cohen
The state is allowing itself to be overrun by the extreme right
17h
Reply
"Most relevant" is selected, so some comments may have been filtered out.
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