Arab List Leader Denies Offering Hamas Stance for Government Role
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Mansour Abbas, head of the United Arab List, denied reports that he offered to recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization in exchange for government participation. He accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of inciting against Arab voters and representation to hinder a new government's formation. Abbas stressed that the Arab community seeks to be influential within a future coalition, urging the public to trust only official statements from his party.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Mansour Abbas denied reports of offering to recognize Hamas as a terrorist group for government participation.
- Abbas accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of inciting against Arab voters and representation.
- Netanyahu's alleged goal was to obstruct the formation of a new government, Abbas stated.
- The United Arab List head urged the public to rely only on official party statements.
- Abbas affirmed the Arab community's goal is to be influential within a future government.
Member of Knesset Dr. Mansour Abbas, head of the United Arab List, stated on Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "recklessly and limitlessly incited against the Arab voter and Arab representation in the Knesset" during an oath-taking ceremony. Abbas asserted that Netanyahu's objective was to obstruct the formation of a government that would replace his own.
Abbas explained that Netanyahu targeted both the United Arab List and the Joint List, but focused on the United Arab List because he recognizes its crucial role in the upcoming coalition and government. He also noted Netanyahu's communication with Haredi parties, who are expected to play a part in forming a new government. Abbas believes Netanyahu is attempting to achieve multiple goals, affecting both Arab parties and the Haredi factions.
Addressing a report by "Walla!" suggesting he was prepared to recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization in exchange for participation in the Israeli government, Abbas vehemently denied the claim. He urged Arab viewers to disregard any statements not directly and officially issued by the United Arab List or its representatives, emphasizing that various entities in Israel have differing interests regarding government formation.
Abbas affirmed that the Arab community desires the political goals to be achieved following the electoral success. He stated that the Arab community's aim is to be influential within a government and coalition.
