Ra'am Leader Mansour Abbas Predicts At Least Seven Seats and Influence in Next Israeli Government

Mansour Abbas, chairman of the United Arab List (Ra'am), anticipates his party will secure at least seven seats in the upcoming Israeli Knesset elections. Representing the southern branch of the Islamic Movement, Abbas criticized the current Israeli government for its "racist and fascist" approach and negligence in protecting Arab citizens, holding it responsible for violence in the Arab sector.

Abbas expressed confidence that both Arab and Jewish voters will help oust the current right-wing government, which he described as "fascist and racist." He stated that Ra'am's expected electoral success will enable the party to join forces with others to form a new coalition government. Within this coalition, Ra'am aims to influence policy decisions and set the agenda.

Key objectives outlined by Abbas include ensuring security for the Arab public, achieving recognition for unrecognized Bedouin villages in the Negev, and combating racism, fascism, and discrimination against Arab Israelis. These goals reflect Ra'am's priorities as it seeks to leverage its parliamentary strength in shaping future government policies.