MK Yoav Segalovich is reportedly set to become the first Jewish member of the Arab Islamist Ra'am party, with sources indicating he has been secured the second spot on the party's list. The move follows earlier reports that Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas was promoting the addition.
MK Yoav Segalovich is reportedly set to become the first Jewish member of the Islamist Ra'am party, with the second slot on the party's list reserved for him. The development marks a new phase in the alliance between Segalovich and Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas, which was first reported in July. As The Zioneer reported on July 21, Abbas was promoting the addition of Segalovich to strengthen Ra'am's representation. A subsequent assessment on July 31 suggested the move could deal a heavy blow to the Democrats party. The current report indicates the arrangement has been finalized, with Segalovich placed second on the list. The move is unprecedented for Ra'am, an Arab party with roots in the Islamic Movement.
- DevelopingMansour Abbas reportedly promotes adding MK Yoav Segalovich to Ra'am
- DevelopingSegalovitz conditions Ra'am membership on recognition of Israel as Jewish state
- DevelopingReport: Segalovich joining Abbas would bring Ra'am into Security Cabinet
- DevelopingAssessment: Segalovich's alliance with Abbas could be a heavy blow to the Democrats
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