Meretz minister admits land in Simon the Just neighborhood was owned by Jews

He may have used the Arabic name for the area, but this leftist was willing to admit facts about the neighborhood in east Jerusalem that's sadly become a flashpoint because antisemitic jihadists want it that way:

In an interview with the Yediot Aharonot newspaper, Frej was asked what should be done so as not to be dragged into a round of fighting in the wake of the riots in the Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem.

"Courage and leadership," he replied. "The problem there is not because of real estate, but is political in nature. This is land that indeed belongs to the Jews, based on land registry records from before the establishment of the state, but it is an issue that is resolved politically."

But does he actually recognize their rights, legally or otherwise? For now, considering how far-left Frej is, that's why this is pretty surprising he's willing to acknowledge reality, historically or otherwise, as to ownerships. But it doesn't make him any more suitable to be a politician, and he'd do better to work in business careers like finance and agriculture that could be more productive.