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Mansour Abbas Hesitates as Yoav Segalovich Signals Support for Ra'am Alliance

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 31, 2026

What happened

Mansour Abbas and Yoav Segalovich have engaged in secret talks about a political alliance between Ra'am and Yesh Atid, stirring debate. Abbas remains cautious, emphasizing Ra'am’s priorities and conditions for any union, with a final decision expected after Ra'am’s August 22 party conference.

  • 01Yoav Segalovich agreed in principle to join Ra'am’s list, pending Mansour Abbas’s decision.
  • 02Mansour Abbas emphasized Ra'am’s focus on its August 22 conference and electoral preparations.
  • 03Abbas demands any alliance must advance Ra'am’s goals of replacing Netanyahu’s government.
  • 04Right-wing factions see the move as paving Ra'am’s coalition entry; opposition sees it as divisive.
  • 05Negotiations began seven months ago after Abbas mentioned Segalovich on Arabic radio.
  • 06Segalovich aims to be second on Ra'am’s list to show Arab-Jewish cooperation potential.

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Yair LapidMansour Abbas
OrganizationsRa'am, Yesh Atid, Likud

Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewAug 1, 2026
Mansour Abbas Hesitates as Yoav Segalovich Signals Support for Ra'am Alliance
SrugimRight · HebrewAug 1, 2026
Yesh Atid MK Yoav Segalovitz Plans to Join Ra'am Party Ahead of October Elections
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 1, 2026
Ra'am Leader Mansour Abbas and MK Yoav Segalovich Explore Potential Election Cooperation
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Yoav Segalovich Considers Joint Run with Ra'am Party in Upcoming Knesset Elections
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Ra'am Seeks to Recruit MK Yoav Segalovich to Boost Arab Party's Appeal
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Yoav Segalovich Plans Joint Run with Mansour Abbas in Upcoming Elections
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Yoav Segalovich Set to Join Mansour Abbas' Ra'am Party for Upcoming Elections

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