Mansour Abbas Denies Fear of Shin Bet Investigation, Affirms Readiness to Cooperate

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Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba

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Mansour Abbas, head of the United Arab List, responded to reports that the Shin Bet requested an investigation into him, stating he and his party are not afraid and are ready to cooperate with law enforcement. He called attempts to damage the Arab public's reputation unacceptable and urged state institutions to respect voters and uphold the rule of law. Abbas made these comments for the first time since the reports surfaced.

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Mansour Abbas stated he and the United Arab List are not afraid of any investigation.
Abbas affirmed readiness to appear before all law enforcement authorities.
He called attempts to tarnish the Arab public's reputation unacceptable.
Abbas urged state institutions to respect voters and uphold the rule of law.
The reports claimed Shin Bet head David Zini requested the investigation.

Mansour Abbas, head of the United Arab List, addressed reports claiming the Shin Bet, led by David Zini, requested an investigation into him. Abbas stated that attempts to tarnish the reputation of the Arab public are unacceptable. He asserted that he and all members of the United Arab List "do not fear any investigation and are ready to appear before all law enforcement authorities." Abbas emphasized that their actions would be in accordance with the directives of the Attorney General and the judiciary, which he said have repeatedly proven their adherence to the law rather than political agendas.

Abbas concluded by calling on state institutions to respect the voters' decision and act responsibly and officially toward all citizens, upholding the rule of law and the system of governance. He made these remarks for the first time since the reports emerged.