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Abbas Moves UAL Toward Independence Amid Coalition Tensions

12/8/2025

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Mansour Abbas, chair of the United Arab List (UAL), announced plans for the party to formally separate from the Islamic Movement in Israel and Shura Council to become independent.
Abbas said the framework limits the party's outreach.
The move comes amid tensions over factions in future Israeli coalitions, with Avigdor Lieberman of Yisrael Beiteinu opposing Arab party participation.
Abbas condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comments on restricting Arab voting rights.

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Mansour Abbas, chair of the United Arab List (UAL), announced plans for the party to formally separate from the Islamic Movement in Israel and Shura Council to become independent.
Abbas said the framework limits the party's outreach.
The move comes amid tensions over factions in future Israeli coalitions, with Avigdor Lieberman of Yisrael Beiteinu opposing Arab party participation.
Abbas condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comments on restricting Arab voting rights.