Ra'am Leader Explains Hesitation to Label Hamas a Terror Group
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Mansour Abbas, head of the Ra'am party, explained his party's reluctance to label Hamas a terror group, citing the need to maintain influence and personal safety. He stated that this position allows Ra'am to act as a bridge and avoid being labeled as terror supporters or traitors. Abbas asserted that his party is unequivocally against terrorism and violence.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas explained his party's stance on not labeling Hamas a terror group.
- Abbas stated the position allows Ra'am to build bridges and influence the other side.
- He said the stance is necessary to protect himself and his family.
- Abbas described the situation as 'saving a life' and asked for this space to be preserved.
- He affirmed Ra'am is unequivocally against terrorism and violence against any person.
Mansour Abbas, the head of the Ra'am party, explained his party's stance on not explicitly labeling Hamas as a terror organization. Responding to a question from the Director-General of the President's Residence regarding this, Abbas stated, "There is a clear answer." He elaborated that maintaining this position allows his party to "build a bridge and influence the other side" and to "protect myself and my family." Abbas emphasized that Ra'am serves as a "bridge" and urged against destroying it or labeling them as "supporters of terrorism or traitors." He described the situation as "in a certain aspect, saving a life," and requested that this space be preserved for them. Abbas unequivocally stated that Ra'am is "against terrorism and violence against any person."
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