Ra’am chief Abbas declines to call Hamas a terror group, cites fear for his family’s safety
The Times of Israel · Ariela Karmel; ToI Staff ·
In post-election meet with Herzog, traditionalist Arab party head slams 'loyalty test'; he endorses Eisenkot, who has demanded potential partners declare Hamas terrorists
In post-election meet with Herzog, traditionalist Arab party head slams ‘loyalty test’; he endorses Eisenkot, who has demanded potential partners declare Hamas terrorists
MK Mansour Abbas, head of the traditionalist Arab party Ra’am, declined to call Hamas a terror group during consultations with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday, citing a desire to remain a “bridge” to Palestinians as well as potential danger to himself and his family.
The exchange came on the second day of Herzog’s post-election meetings with party leaders to hear recommendations on whom the president should task with forming a government. Abbas recommended Yashar party chief Gadi Eisenkot, who has made recognition of Hamas as a terror group a condition for parties seeking to join a government led by him.
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