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Ongoing Story· Day 2

Ra'am Lawmaker Evades Question on Hamas Terrorism Status

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Ra'am MK Refuses to Label Hamas Terrorist Group, Cites Political Strategy

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Ra'am MK Yasser Hujirat refused to call Hamas a terrorist organization, describing it instead as seeking state recognition. He suggested that opposition parties ruling out cooperation with Ra'am are doing so for political reasons before elections. Hujirat indicated Ra'am could be crucial for forming a government if the opposition bloc falls short of a majority. He also called for a policy of peace regarding Gaza.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Ra'am MK Yasser Hujirat declined to label Hamas a terrorist organization in an interview.
  • Hujirat described Hamas as having a charitable wing and another seeking state recognition.
  • He suggested opposition parties' refusal to cooperate with Ra'am is a pre-election political tactic.
  • Hujirat indicated Ra'am's potential role in forming a government if the opposition lacks a majority.
  • The MK called for Israel to pursue a policy of peace regarding Gaza.
Ra'am MK Refuses to Label Hamas Terrorist Group, Cites Political Strategy
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