Does Ya'alon's candidate support polygamy? | Israel today

Documentation of a past interview with Amal Abu Alkom was revealed, in which she said that she "supports the idea of ​​a second wife" • The Telam party vehemently denied the allegations

• Amal Abu Alkom

A storm broke out today (Thursday) over the positions of Amal Abu Alkom, the new member of the Telam party led by Moshe Ya'alon, after documentation was revealed in which she supports polygamy. 

Abu Alcom was documented in an interview with the media and says: "I and other women are in favor of the idea of ​​marrying a second woman. In favor of the man being decent and respecting the woman."

Despite documentation, the TLM tried to fend things off and a statement from the party read: "Amal Abu Alkom does not support polygamy and does not encourage polygamy.

Amal is a groundbreaking woman who has been leading social change for years, empowering Bedouin women on broad social levels in the midst of which she lives and operates, in keeping with the culture and tradition of her community.

Amal has won praise and awards for her activities and we reject any attempt to blame her and her important work. " 

Participated in the preparation of the article: Shahar Kleiman