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Arab Party Leader Offers Hamas Terror Label for Political Partnership

Mansour Abbas, chairman of the Arab party Ra'am, is reportedly ready to recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization in exchange for political partnership within an anti-Netanyahu bloc. This potential concession aims to overcome a key obstacle for Ra'am's inclusion in a future coalition government.

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What happened

01Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas is reportedly willing to recognize Hamas as a terror group for political partnership.
02This potential recognition could remove a key obstacle for Ra'am joining an anti-Netanyahu coalition.
03Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the anti-Netanyahu bloc, made recognizing Hamas a condition for coalition membership.
04Ra'am MK Yasser Hujirat clarified his stance, condemning terrorism and denying calling Hamas a charity.
05Avigdor Liberman reiterated opposition to a minority government reliant on Arab parties.
06The opposition bloc plans to replace the Knesset Speaker to advance legislation, including an inquiry into the Oct. 7 attack.

While Abbas declined to comment, other politicians confirmed ongoing negotiations. The opposition bloc is also seeking to replace the Knesset Speaker to advance legislation, including an inquiry into the October 7th attack.

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