Dichter to Abbas: "Even a snake doesn't twist around Hamas like you do"
Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter attacked Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas after the latter refused to call Hamas a terrorist organization. "The 'Israel of Gadi Eisenkot' party gets a slap right in the face from the partner…
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Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter launched a sharp personal attack on Ra'am party leader Mansour Abbas after Abbas refused to label Hamas a terrorist organization. Dichter's statement also targeted the National Unity party, claiming its alliance with Abbas undermines its credibility. The exchange highlights deepening political tensions over how Israeli Arab parties relate to Hamas.