Mansour Abbas Criticizes Current Israeli Government, Highlights Ra'am's Achievements in Previous Coalition

Mansour Abbas, chairman of the United Arab List (Ra'am) and Knesset member, sharply criticized the current Israeli government, claiming its sole achievement is maintaining coalition stability. Speaking in Arabic before the Knesset, Abbas described the right-wing government's record as one of failure, crimes, killings, demolitions, and wars.

Abbas contrasted this with the previous "change government," in which Ra'am was a significant partner that advanced important solutions for the Arab community. He noted a 15% reduction in violence and crime within one year during that government, suggesting that a full four-year term could have reduced fatalities to around 40 or fewer.

He also highlighted that only four inhabited homes were demolished in the Negev under the previous government, compared to 5,700 demolitions in the past year alone, which he attributed to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's policies. Abbas directed criticism at the Hadash and Ta'al factions within the Joint List, accusing them of failing to understand the responsibility of governance, unlike Ra'am, which was willing to take responsibility and pay the political price.

Concluding on a critical note, Abbas questioned the gains and losses from both the previous and current governments and warned about the consequences if the current government remains after upcoming elections.