According to a report by Regavim, United Arab List leader Mansour Abbas said under a Palestinian flag: 'We are in a struggle. Excuse us for mixing with those who occupy us.' The comments appear to outline a strategy of internal struggle against the State of Israel, which he referred to as 'the Zionist occupier.'
Mansour Abbas, leader of the United Arab List (Ra'am), has reportedly outlined a strategy of 'internal struggle' against the State of Israel. According to a report by Regavim, Abbas made the remarks under a Palestinian flag, stating: 'We are in a struggle. Excuse us for mixing with those who occupy us.' He referred to Israel as 'the Zionist occupier.'
The statement marks a departure from Abbas's traditionally pragmatic approach, which has seen him participate in Israeli coalition governments. As The Zioneer reported on August 2, Abbas has previously called for replacing the government and has been preparing for Ra'am primaries. The new comments appear to escalate his rhetoric, framing the struggle as internal and against the state itself.
The report by Regavim, an Israeli NGO that monitors anti-Israel activity, did not provide additional context or specify the venue of the statement. The Zioneer has not independently verified the footage or the exact timing of the remarks.
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