Netanyahu Told Me He and Sinwar Understand Each Other, Says Ra'am Chairman Abbas
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Ra'am Chairman Mansour Abbas stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told him that he and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar "understand each other." Abbas also accused Netanyahu of knowing that funds were transferred to Hamas's military wing, thereby endangering Israel's security. He clarified that his party condemns terror and does not set conditions, while expressing dismay at Netanyahu's rhetoric against Arab citizens.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ra'am Chairman Mansour Abbas claims Netanyahu told him he and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar understand each other.
- Abbas accused Netanyahu of knowing funds went to Hamas's military wing, endangering Israel.
- Abbas stated his party condemns terror and does not set conditions for its positions.
- Abbas expressed shock at Netanyahu's speech inciting against Arab citizens of Israel.
- Abbas intends to share these details with a state inquiry commission.
Ra'am party chairman Mansour Abbas revealed details from his conversations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that Netanyahu told him, "He and Yahya Sinwar understand each other." Abbas recounted that during Netanyahu's speech, he recalled a conversation at Balfour Street where the Prime Minister said, "I and Yahya Sinwar understand each other." Abbas expressed his intention to share these insights with a state inquiry commission.
Abbas addressed his party's stance on Hamas, clarifying, "We condemn terror. I express my positions not as conditions." He emphasized his commitment to truth, stating, "I am speaking the truth. I am not saying this as extortion or conditions. As a principled position, my stance is coherent. Terror is called terror and violence is called violence."
Furthermore, Abbas accused Netanyahu of endangering Israel's security by knowing that funds were being transferred to Hamas's military wing. "Netanyahu knew the money was going to the military wing of Hamas. He endangered the security of the State of Israel. He placed his trust in Sinwar. I did not," Abbas stated. He also expressed shock at Netanyahu's speech against Arab Knesset members, calling it an exploitation of a state occasion to incite and spread blood libels against Arab citizens of Israel, asserting their commitment to Israel is unquestionable.
