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

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The Jerusalem PostPolitics

Ra'am Chief Claims Netanyahu Trusted Hamas Leader Sinwar

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Ra'am party chairman Mansour Abbas claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told him in 2021 that he trusted Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and that they understood each other. Abbas recounted the alleged conversation, stating Netanyahu's words shocked him. He plans to testify before a state commission of inquiry about this alleged trust, which he believes led Netanyahu to neglect citizen security.

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  • Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas claims PM Netanyahu told him he trusted Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
  • Abbas alleges Netanyahu said, "Yahya Sinwar and I understand each other" during a 2021 meeting.
  • The Ra'am chairman plans to testify before a state commission of inquiry about the alleged trust.
  • Abbas criticized Netanyahu, stating he "abandoned the security of the citizens of the State of Israel."
  • The alleged conversation occurred during Operation Guardian of the Walls in 2021.

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

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