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Netanyahu Told Me He and Sinwar Understood Each Other, Says Abbas

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Haaretz EnglishPolitics

Netanyahu and Hamas Leader Sinwar Understood Each Other, Says Arab Party Chief

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United Arab List leader Mansour Abbas revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once told him he and former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar "understand each other." Abbas shared this anecdote while refuting Netanyahu's claims that Arab lawmakers support terrorism. He had planned to recount the conversation to a state commission investigating the October 7 events.

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  • Arab List leader Mansour Abbas claims Netanyahu said he and Hamas' Sinwar understood each other.
  • Abbas shared the anecdote while rejecting Netanyahu's accusations against Arab lawmakers.
  • The United Arab List leader intended to tell a state commission about the exchange.
  • The commission is investigating the events of October 7.

Haaretz English publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Haaretz English’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

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