Mansour Abbas

Mansour Abbas: Ra'am will win at least 7 seats in elections

Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas says party will win at least seven seats in next elections, allowing it to join coalition replacing current 'fascist' government.

Mansour Abbas:

'Ra'am needs 7 seats to secure governmental change'

Mansour Abbas said his party aims to win seven Knesset seats in the next elections, arguing that such a result would make Ra'am the decisive force in the formation of a 'government of change.'

Fight to end noise pollution from mosques escalates

Ra'am chair MK Mansour Abbas calls bill to limit muezzins' noise pollution 'racist,' Ta'al party alleges 'dangerous escalation.'

Mansour Abbas:

Knesset elections are a 'war of existence'

Knesset member Mansour Abbas is seeking to secure 100,000 votes in the Negev in order for Ra’am to gain political strength that would enable it to block the formation of a right-wing government.

MK Mansour Abbas:

Smotrich prevented a right-wing government with UAL

MK Mansour Abbas, chairman of the UAL party, says that the minister who blocked the formation of a joint government for the right and the Arab party was Bezalel Smotrich.

UAL launches new election campaign

The UAL leadership set its priorities for its demands from potential coalition partners, aimed at promoting Arab communities throughout Israel.

Mansour Abbas:

Arab turnout in upcoming elections a 'national duty'

Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas urges the Arab public to turn out in droves for the upcoming elections, asserting that the ballot box is the only way to challenge and shift government policy.

Ra'am:

We will be partners in a 'change government' after the elections

Ra'am inaugurates new branch in Kafr Manda, with its representatives declaring their intention to join a "change government" to advance the interests of Arab society.

Hadash:

Ra'am thwarted efforts toward unity

Amjad Shbita claims that Ra'am refused to endorse a joint political platform, despite the other parties agreeing to form a technical Arab electoral list.

Arab parties face off ahead of elections

MK Mansour Abbas accuses Hadash and Balad party leaders of smear campaign against him, says they broke commitments in talks for joint list.

Elections 2026:

Leftist parties' true nightmare

If Bennett and Lapid receive 55 seats, plus 5 from Ra’am, they will have 60. But one is still missing. And that one won’t appear out of thin air. It will come from Ahmad Tibi. This is their true nightmare.

Mansour Abbas slams 'Mosque Bill'

Ra'am chairman attacks a proposed bill to regulate loudspeaker systems in mosques, claiming the government seeks to "silence the call to prayer."

Mansour Abbas walks back call for Arab national service

Abbas clarified that his remarks regarding civilian service refer only to independent volunteer initiatives within the community, which are not related to the state.

Abbas calls on Israeli Arabs to get out and vote

Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas urged Arab parties to unite ahead of elections and vowed to work toward replacing the current government.

Ra'am announces:

We will run as part of the 'Joint List'

Following a series of party meetings, Ra'am announces its goal to amass enough political leverage to influence decision-making in the next government.

Arab party leader willing to recreate joint list

Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas seeking to recreate 'Joint Arab List' - but with one condition.

Mansour Abbas:

'The far right is inciting'

Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas declares his commitment toward bringing down the right-wing government and joining a “government of change," where Ra’am would have a role in shaping policy.

Report:

Hamas official pressured Mansour Abbas during coalition talks

While Mansour Abbas previously hinted at external pressure to join a Netanyahu-led government, analyst Amit Segal reveals that the person on the other end of the line was a senior Hamas official.

Bennett doesn't regret partnership with Mansour Abbas

Former Prime Minister addressed the partnership with Abbas in a closed conference: "I am sorry that I hurt people, but I stand behind the decision."

Mansour Abbas:

'We’re working toward forming a government of change'

MKs Mansour Abbas and Ayman Odeh view the re-establishment of the Joint List as a key strategy to boost voter turnout and gain political power to block right-wing influence.

Arab parties to work toward re-establishing the Joint List

Leaders of the four Arab parties sign a document launching negotiations to re-establish the Joint List ahead of the upcoming elections.

Eisenkot in a surprising hint

Chairman of the "Yashar!" party, Gadi Eisenkot, hints in an interview at the possibility of forming a narrow government with the support of Arab parties.

Mansour Abbas' surprising announcement

Ra'am chief MK Mansour Abbas announces surprising decision which could massively impact Israel's next elections.

Mansour Abbas:

‘Maybe I don’t call to destroy Hamas so they don’t kill me’

Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas said he avoids calling for Hamas’s destruction out of fear for his life, accusing PM Netanyahu and opposition leaders of delegitimizing his party and seeking to bar it from future elections.

Arab MK leaves interview following question on Hamas' future

MK Mansour Abbas, head of the United Arab List, leaves Kan Bet interview after refusing to answer question on whether Hamas must be disarmed.

Smotrich reveals

Netanyahu planned to form government with Mansour Abbas

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich revealed for the first time on "The Patriots" program that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intended to form a government with Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas.

'Thousands to the enemy'

Dramatic investigation into political party tied NGOs revealed

Shin Bet, police, and tax authorities investigate United Arab List-linked NGOs Igatha 48 and al-Aqsa over suspected Hamas ties and financial misconduct.

Ra'am chairman:

'The next election campaign will be my last'

MK Mansour Abbas explains his approach to political life: "It’s better to be on a mission—to come and try to do things—and then give others a chance."

Minister Eli Cohen:

My hand will be cut off before I sit with Mansour Abbas

Energy Minister Eli Cohen says he won't enter coalition with Ra'am party in the future, Israel should disconnect Gaza's electricity and end humanitarian aid if hostages aren't released in deal's second stage.

MK Mansour Abbas:

'I will provide Netanyahu with a safety net'

Ra'am chairman declares that he would "provide a safety net until the end of the term" to a government that works to return the hostages and end the war.

Arab MK admits: 'We need to dismantle Palestinian Authority'

MK Mansour Abbas calls on Palestinian Arab factions to unite, agree on political solution based on two-state solution.

Minister Ben Gvir: Stop the noise from mosques

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir instructs top police officials to enforce the confiscation of loudspeakers in mosques due to noise complaints.

Ire in the Knesset:

MK Mansour Abbas' inciteful statement

Arab MK Mansour Abbas claims '50,000 civilians were murdered in Gaza,' MK Tally Gotliv slams, 'You will not call soldiers murderers.'

Yesh Atid MK:

'A government can not lean on the United Arab List'

MK Idan Roll, whose party in the past leaned on the Islamist party's support, said that such a situation 'threatens the ability to keep Israel a Jewish state and endangers a plethora of national interests.'

Mansour Abbas retracts:

'There are no wars without crimes against civilians'

After refusing to say in an interview whether he believes Israel commits crimes in the Gaza Strip, Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas issued a clarification of his remarks

MK Mansour Abbas:

‘Hamas is part of the Palestinian people’

Chairman of The United Arab List (Ra'am) was asked about attitudes to the terrorist organization and if it is considered part of the Palestinian people.

Huge victory for Ad Kan:

Igatha 48 to be shut down due to suspicion of financing terror

Igatha 48 was notified and given an opportunity to respond to concern of its collaboration with terrorist organizations. Minister Bezalel Smotrich: We warned of UAL’s connection to the nonprofit.

Bedouin fallen soldier's family:

'Not one Arab MK has visited'

The family of a Bedouin soldier killed in the Gaza building collapse noticed one group in particular missing from the many who came to console them.

Mansour Abbas calls for an end to the war

Ra'am chairman calls for end to the war in the Gaza Strip and for appropriate diplomatic path to end the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Ra'am chairman's interview and the party's clarification

Ra'am chairman gives interview to CNN and claims the terrorist organizations should unload their weapons.

Mansour Abbas:

'Hamas' actions do not reflect the Palestinian people'

Ra'am chairman says his demand that an MK from his party resign from the Knesset was intended to block a move by the right to oust her.

Mansour Abbas:

'Release hostages who are not combatants'

Ra'am chairman urges Israeli Arabs not to heed Hamas' calls to join the fight against Israel.

Arab leaders denounce Hamas conduct

The leaders of Israel's Arab parties have spoken out against the Hamas invasion of southern Israel.

Chief of Staff:

'It started badly for us, it will end badly for them'

The Chief of Staff visited the battlefields in southern Israel to assess the situation and encourage the soldiers fighting there.

Mansour Abbas:

'We're working to prevent evacuation of Bedouin near Dimona'

Ra'am MKs visit three Bedouin villages designated for evacuation.

Islamist MK states condition for joining Netanyahu government

United Arab List leader MK Mansour Abbas says he would join government if granted power to handle crime in Arab sector.

Mansour Abbas to INN:

'Ben Gvir doesn't want to meet with us'

Ra'am chairman blasts National Security Minister, tells INN: Ben Gvir paralyzed the system and withdrew police forces from Arab communities.

'Not suited to serve'

Arab MKs demand: Fire Ben-Gvir

Ahead of their meeting with Netanyahu, Arab MKs are demanding he fire Ben-Gvir for not being 'suited' to serve.

Mansour Abbas:

'I spoke to Levin, but we didn't discuss the judicial reform'

Ra'am chairman claims he discussed the rising violence in Arab society, not the judicial reform, in his meetings with Justice Minister.

Levin courting Ra'am?

Abbas' demands in exchange for supporting judicial reform

Ra'am chairman hints he would be willing to support Levin's reform but demands his party have an influence on the judicial system.

MK Mansour Abbas:

'Violence should be condemned in all its manifestations'

Ra'am chairman to i24NEWS: Netanyahu's true face is already exposed.

Police chief:

'The Arabs murder one another, that is their mentality'

Channel 12 News publishes recordings of Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai making harsh statements against Israel's Arabs.

Edelstein on Gallant dismissal:

'It's the wrong move at this time'

Edelstein comments on talks to reach compromise on judicial reform: I think there's a way.

MK Mansour Abbas calls for negotiations on judicial reform

Ra'am chairman says that the leaders of the coalition and the opposition should hold negotiations on the judicial reform.

US Ambassador visits United Arab List Chairman Abbas

"Just celebrated my friend Mansour Abbas' son's birthday for a second year in a row!! Love this family." the Ambassador wrote.

Mansour Abbas:

'Election results would have been different if Bennett ran'

Ra'am chairman says previous coalition in last elections was missing the right-wing element Naftali Bennett brought .

Ra'am:

'Setting conditions for visiting Al-Aqsa is illegal'

Mansour Abbas calls on Israeli government to respect Jordanian guardianship of the Temple Mount and the exclusive Islamic right to the site.

Mansour Abbas:

'Ben Gvir thinks he is a superman'

Ra'am on the judicial reform: We know what the judicial system looks like in non-democratic countries.

Mansour Abbas:

'I will probably participate in demonstration on Saturday night'

Ra'am chairman urges Arab public to protest against the new government's policies.

Attendance mandatory:

Haifa University hosts launch of terrorist's book

As part of a conference, with mandatory attendance, the Hebrew translation of a book by Nimar Darwish will be launched.