Hundreds of Israeli Arabs, including Arab parliamentarians, are demonstrating at the Erez Crossing in Gaza to show support for terrorists. MK Ahmed Tibi expressed sorrow over Israeli civilians in Sderot who have suffered the brunt of Kassam attacks for the past seven years, but told Voice of Israel government radio that Israel is enforcing "collective punishment" on 1.5 million Palestinians, despite the fact that Israel continues to supply electricity and fuel to the Hamas government.
In response, MK Yitzchak Levy said Arab Knesset members are more concerned with supporting Hamas than Israeli citizens. MK Effie Eitam called Arabs who support Israel's enemies "traitors."
"I've spent my entire adult life fighting for Israel and protecting Jewish lives," he said. "These guys are here holding Palestinian flags. If that's not treason, I don't know what is."