MK Gilad Kariv said that Mansour Abbas, leader of the Ra'am party, could serve as health minister, and predicted that tens of thousands of Arab voters will support the Democrats party, according to a report by ynet.
MK Gilad Kariv (Democrats) said that Mansour Abbas, leader of the Ra'am party, could serve as health minister in a future government, and predicted that tens of thousands of Arab voters would support the Democrats party. The statement, reported by ynet, came amid ongoing political discussions about potential coalition configurations. Other opposition figures have previously expressed openness to relying on Arab parties to form a government, as The Zioneer has reported. Kariv's comments add to the public debate ahead of a possible election. No further details were provided.
2 developments
- DevelopingMansour Abbas reportedly resists full Arab party unity ahead of elections
- DevelopingMansour Abbas says Ra'am on coalition path while other Arab parties head to opposition
- StrongMansour Abbas: Ra'am to secure at least 7 seats, become complementary bloc to opposition
- DevelopingSmotrich tells Abbas to listen to Mansour Abbas
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