Mansour Abbas seeks kingmaker role in Israeli polls
The article focused on the political role played by Mansour Abbas, the leader of the United Arab List in Israel, in the current Israeli electoral scene. Abbas seeks to turn the Arab vote within Israel into an influential force in shaping the government, aiming to utilize the upcoming elections (on October 27) to achieve this goal. Netanyahu uses Abbas's name in his campaign propaganda to scare the right-wing from increasing Arab influence, while Abbas concentrates on living issues such as crime and discriminatory policies against Palestinians within Israel, who make up 20% of the population. Abbas has achieved significant political successes, including supporting Netanyahu's ousting in 2021, and advocates for the Arab community to be an active partner in political decision-making, away from marginalization. As elections approach again, he faces numerous challenges, especially after escalating tensions and aggression in Gaza and the West Bank, where he condemned violence and sought to assist displaced people, despite criticism from the Israeli right-wing and Arab opponents. He also formed an unconventional alliance with former Zionist Deputy Yuval Sagalovitch to enhance his list’s chances of success. The election results will determine the future relationship between the Arab minority and state institutions, amid ongoing sharp polarization within Israeli society.
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