Abbas Faces Test as Yoav Segalovich May Join Ra'am Without Shura Council Approval

First reported by Srugim · 13 hours ago

What happened

Yoav Segalovich may join the Ra'am party without approval from its Shura Council, causing internal uncertainty. Supporters include local leaders and Knesset members, but the council's stance is unclear. Netanyahu's bloc reportedly aims to block this move through Arab community contacts.

• 01Yoav Segalovich seeks to join Ra'am without Shura Council approval.
• 02Local leaders and Knesset members support Segalovich's inclusion.
• 03The Shura Council's 32 members may oppose the move.
• 04Mansour Abbas faces internal party challenges ahead of 2026 elections.
• 05A senior coalition official says Netanyahu's bloc can block the move via Arab community ties.

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew58 minutes ago

Abbas Faces Test as Yoav Segalovich May Join Ra'am Without Shura Council Approval

Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago

Jewish MK Yoav Segalovich Joining Ra'am Could Heighten Coalition Risks

SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

Yaakov Bardugo Condemns Yoav Segalovich's Political Talks with Mansour Abbas as Dangerous Move

YnetCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

Mansour Abbas Leads Ra'am's Political Shift Amid Talks with Yoav Segalovich

Now 14Right · Hebrew7 hours ago

Yoav Segalovich's Potential Alliance with Ra'am Sparks Political Firestorm in Israel

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew10 hours ago

Yesh Atid Criticizes Mansour Abbas Talks With Yoav Segalovich Over Ra'am List

MakoCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

Yair Lapid’s Yesh Atid Criticizes Yoav Segalovich’s Possible Move to Ra'am as a Mistake

N12Center · Hebrew11 hours ago

Yair Segalovitz Considers Joining Ra'am Amidst Criticism from Yesh Atid

SrugimRight · Hebrew13 hours ago

Mansour Abbas Conditions Jewish MK Yoav Segalovich's Move to Ra'am on Political Gains

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