Netanyahu Told Me He and Sinwar Understand Each Other, Says Arab List Head
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Mansour Abbas, head of the United Arab List, revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told him in 2021 that he and former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar "understand each other." Abbas shared this recollection following Netanyahu's recent criticism of Arab parties. The Prime Minister had accused Arab parties of threatening Israel's security and called for a unity government. Abbas's comments highlight rising political tensions between Netanyahu and Arab parties.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Mansour Abbas claims Netanyahu told him in 2021 that he and Yahya Sinwar understand each other.
- Abbas's comments followed Netanyahu's recent strong criticism of Arab parties.
- Netanyahu accused Arab parties of threatening Israel's security.
- The Prime Minister called for a unity government, stating no difference between Arab lists.
- Abbas's remarks highlight current political tensions between Netanyahu and Arab parties.
Mansour Abbas, head of the United Arab List, revealed details from a 2021 meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister's official residence in Balfour. Abbas stated that Netanyahu spoke about his relationship with former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, claiming they "understand each other." Abbas made these remarks following a recent speech by Netanyahu, who strongly criticized Arab parties, accusing them of threatening Israel's security and calling for a unity government, asserting no difference between the United Arab List and the Joint List. Speaking to the Walla! website, Abbas said Netanyahu's recent speech reminded him of their previous encounter. "He portrays us as a danger to the state's security and continues to incite against us and against Arab citizens in Israel," Abbas said. "But I thought about when we sat in Balfour, he told me that he and Yahya Sinwar understand each other." Abbas's statements come amid heightened political tension between Netanyahu and Arab parties, stemming from the Prime Minister's stance on their participation in parliament and his call for a unity government.
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