Mansour Abbas
Thousands protest rising crime in Arab sector, Ben-Gvir accuses leaders of 'fueling violence'
“Tens of thousands in Sakhnin are marching together for the safety of all of us,” Hadash-Tal chairperson MK Ayman Odeh said.
Benny Gantz advances ‘no Ra’am, no Ben-Gvir’ election campaign amid weak polling
Major shifts in Iran, Ra'am party opens its ranks - January 5, 2026
Ra'am to open party to all Israelis, leader Abbas 'aims to recruits Jewish politicians'
Negev homes built illegally to be connected to electricity after Lapid gives in to Ra'am
A controversial bill that would enable Arab and Bedouin homes built illegally to be connected to electricity will be made law, and Mandelblit defends Sa'ar's 'anti-Netanyahu' bill.
3 Bedouin villages to be recognized, receive infrastructure
In a tour of the Negev on Thursday, FM Yair Lapid announced that three Bedouin villages will be recognized and receive infrastructure.
Shaked working toward compromise on immigration reform
Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked took a step Wednesday toward extending an ordinance preventing Palestinians and residents of enemy countries from obtaining Israeli citizenship via marriage.
Bennett makes Time's 100 most influential people list
Bennett's feature was written by Ra'am (United Arab List) head Mansour Abbas.
Bennett backtracks on Jews' religious freedom on Temple Mount
A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office after Jewish visits ended on Sunday seemed to acknowledge or even endorse Jews praying there.
Cannabis bill delayed at Mansour Abbas's request
His request also prevented the bill from being defeated due to the absence of a coalition MK diagnosed with COVID-19, Vladimir Beliak (Yesh Atid).
Netanyahu: Bennett 'surrendered' to Mansour Abbas
"If Mansour Abbas will ask him to stand on one foot, clap and put his hands on his head, Bennett will do it. Bennett is a weak and extorted prime minister."
Ministerial committee advances cannabis decriminalization
By the end of September, the government expects Israelis will be able to carry 50 grams of cannabis, or 15 seeds, for recreational use, and reclassify CBD as a food additive.
Discussion on Ra'am entering Israel's gov't misses the point - opinion
2 issues: Labeling of the Arab parties that make up the Joint List as left-wing parties, and the pattern of applauding the other Knesset parties’ willingness to include an Arab party.
Who is Mansour Abbas and why does he make lawmakers uncomfortable?
An unlikely choice for Israeli government, he's been criticized by both Arab and Jewish leaders.
