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Ra’am chief Abbas declines to call Hamas a terror group, cites fear for his family’s safety

Times of Israel5 November 2026, 15:05 UTCPalestine

In post-election meet with Herzog, traditionalist Arab party head slams 'loyalty test'; he endorses Eisenkot, who has demanded potential partners declare Hamas terrorists

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