Jerusalem:Mansour Abbas, head of the United Arab List, has disclosed details of a 2021 meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where Netanyahu discussed his relationship with former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
According to Maan News Agency, Abbas revealed in an interview with Israeli website Ynet that Netanyahu expressed a sense of agreement and "satisfaction" with his relationship with Sinwar. Abbas questioned Netanyahu's current stance on Israel's security, citing Netanyahu's previous trust in Sinwar.
Abbas further suggested that the events of October 7 were not just an intelligence failure but were influenced by Netanyahu's trust-based dealings with Sinwar. He expressed his willingness to present these remarks before an official commission of inquiry and criticized Netanyahu for his ongoing attacks on Arab parties and incitement against Arab citizens in Israel.
Additionally, Abbas mentioned contacts with Gadi Eisenkot, head of the 'Yesher' party, concerning the formation of the next government, emphasizing the United Arab List's readiness to participate in negotiations and support government formation.