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Ra'am Leader Abbas Refuses to Label Hamas Terrorist, Cites Safety Concerns
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Mansour Abbas, head of the Ra'am party, refused to call Hamas a terror group during a meeting with President Isaac Herzog, citing his role as a "bridge" and fears for his family's safety. Abbas recommended Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister, who requires Hamas to be recognized as a terror group. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized Arab parties, including Ra'am, for allegedly supporting terrorism.
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- Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas declined to call Hamas a terror group, citing safety and his role as a bridge.
- Abbas met with President Isaac Herzog during post-election government formation consultations.
- Abbas recommended Gadi Eisenkot, who demands Hamas be recognized as a terror group.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Arab parties of supporting terrorism.
- Ra'am won eight seats in the recent Knesset election and seeks to join a government.
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