Arab Parties May Cooperate with Liberman, Izinkanot for Netanyahu's Ouster
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
He cited the desire to remove the current government and differing demands from Ra'am and the Joint List for potential coalition participation. Abu Ras also commented on high Arab voter turnout and the role of the Shin Bet in reducing homicides within the Arab community.
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- Arab parties may need to cooperate with Liberman and Bennett to form a government, according to expert Thaer Abu Ras.
- High Arab voter turnout was driven by a desire to oust the current government, described as "the worst in our history."
- Ra'am seeks full coalition membership and ministerial roles, while the Joint List prioritizes legislative changes.
- Expert Abu Ras dismissed claims of illegitimate voting as attempts to delegitimize the Arab vote.
- He warned that increased Shin Bet domestic activity could lead to a "police state."
Abu Ras expressed surprise at the high voter turnout among Arab citizens in the recent elections, noting that even optimists had predicted lower numbers.
Abu Ras believes the primary motivation for the high Arab voter turnout was the desire to oust the current government, which he described as "the worst in our history." He highlighted the number of fatalities in the Arab community during Ben-Gvir's tenure as National Security Minister as a key factor. While acknowledging a recent decrease in homicides due to Shin Bet involvement, Abu Ras argued that the numbers remain higher than before Ben-Gvir's appointment and warned that increased Shin Bet domestic activity could lead to a "police state."
Regarding potential political alliances, Abu Ras stated that cooperation with Avigdor Liberman, a right-wing politician, is a possibility, noting that Ra'am has previously worked with him. Abu Ras emphasized that political systems require compromise to achieve larger goals, such as removing Netanyahu from power.
Abu Ras outlined differing demands between Ra'am and the Joint List for a potential coalition. Ra'am seeks full coalition membership, the return of Yoav Segalovitz to the Ministry of Public Security, and the appointment of Mansour Abbas as a minister without portfolio to manage Arab community affairs and budgets. The Joint List, however, aims to replace the Knesset speaker, repeal judicial overhaul laws, establish a state inquiry commission, and limit the prime minister's term.
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