Netanyahu Told Me He and Sinwar Understand Each Other, Says Ra'am Chairman Abbas
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Ra'am Chairman Mansour Abbas claimed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told him that he and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar "understand each other." Abbas also accused Netanyahu of endangering Israel by allowing funds to reach Hamas's military wing. He stated that his party condemns terrorism but does not label Hamas a terrorist organization as a condition for political engagement. Abbas expressed dismay at Netanyahu's rhetoric against Arab citizens.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ra'am Chairman Mansour Abbas claims PM Netanyahu said he and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar understand each other.
- Abbas accused Netanyahu of endangering Israel by allowing funds to Hamas's military wing.
- Abbas stated his party condemns terrorism but does not label Hamas a terrorist organization as a condition.
- Abbas expressed shock at Netanyahu's speech against Arab citizens of Israel.
- Abbas intends to present these details to 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 they had at Balfour Street, where Netanyahu allegedly said, "I and Yahya Sinwar understand each other." Abbas expressed his intention to present these details to a state inquiry commission.
Abbas addressed his party's stance on Hamas, clarifying that while they condemn terrorism, they do not label Hamas a terrorist organization as a condition for their political cooperation. "We condemn terror, I express my positions not as conditions," Abbas stated, emphasizing his principled and consistent stance against violence. He asserted, "Terror is called terror and violence is called violence."
Furthermore, Abbas accused Netanyahu of endangering Israel's security by knowingly allowing funds to reach Hamas's military wing. "Netanyahu knew that the money was transferred to the military wing of Hamas. He endangered the security of the State of Israel. He placed his trust in Sinwar. I do not," Abbas declared. 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.
