United Arab List party leader Mansour Abbas has sharply criticized former premier Benjamin Netanyahu.
"Abu Yair, you didn't just agree to cessation of tree planting in the Negev, you also agreed to grant recognition to three Negev communities. In addition, during one of our meetings at Balfour [the Prime Minister's Residence], you acquiesced to my request to reject the expulsion of Palestinian families from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah. MK Netanyahu, take a deep breath, and then maybe we can make some progress," Abbas said.