... set to ban influential Arab party
Kadima confirmed that it would support the motions: "The power of democracy lies not only in giving minorities their due representation, but in its obligation to defend itself against those wishing to use its freedoms to destroy it."Balad," added the party's statement, "is trying to undermine Israel's identity as a Jewish state…which contradicts the Declaration of Independence. Moreover, Balad still reveres (former Chairman) Azmi Bishara, who partnered and still works with Israel's worst enemies."