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Ra'am Leader Mansour Abbas Considers Joining Forces with Yesh Atid Ahead of Elections

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First reported by Channel 13 · Jul 21, 2026

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Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas is reportedly negotiating to include former Deputy Minister Yoav Segalovich on Ra'am's list to strengthen Jewish-Arab cooperation ahead of Israel's elections. Polls show positive support for this move, which could enhance Ra'am's coalition prospects, though ideological gaps remain.

  • 01Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas seeks to add Jewish ex-minister Yoav Segalovich to his party's election list.
  • 02The move aims to strengthen Jewish-Arab partnership and counter right-wing delegitimization.
  • 03Polls among Arab and Jewish voters show positive support for Segalovich's inclusion.
  • 04Ra'am considers renaming itself to appeal to a broader, including Jewish, electorate.
  • 05Ideological differences between Ra'am and Yesh Atid remain unresolved.
  • 06No official response from Ra'am; Segalovich remains affiliated with the Together party.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 21, 2026
Ra'am Leader Mansour Abbas Considers Joining Forces with Yesh Atid Ahead of Elections
Channel 13Center · HebrewJul 21, 2026
Former Deputy Minister Yoav Segalovich Reportedly Moving to Ra'am Party Ahead of Elections

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