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Ra’am Party Welcomes Jewish Candidates to Boost Legitimacy

1/5/2026

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On January 5, 2026, Mansour Abbas, leader of the Ra’am party, announced Ra’am will open its ranks to Jewish candidates.
Abbas said the move would boost Ra’am's legitimacy with Zionist parties ahead of the elections.
He criticized the current government for neglecting Arab citizens amid rising violence.
Abbas rejected any coalition with the current government because it has abandoned Arabs in favor of extremist parties.

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On January 5, 2026, Mansour Abbas, leader of the Ra’am party, announced Ra’am will open its ranks to Jewish candidates.
Abbas said the move would boost Ra’am's legitimacy with Zionist parties ahead of the elections.
He criticized the current government for neglecting Arab citizens amid rising violence.
Abbas rejected any coalition with the current government because it has abandoned Arabs in favor of extremist parties.