Mansour Abbas
מנסור עבאס
#1 on the Ra'am listSeeking: Senior coalition role
Currently
Party Chairman
Who they are
Dentist and Islamic Movement leader who rewrote the rules of Arab politics in Israel by walking into a Zionist-led coalition and returning with budgets.
Positions & record
- Pragmatism: Civil equality through participation, not protest.
- Crime: An emergency national plan for Arab towns.
- Faith: Conservative religious values, political moderation.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty linePalestinian state alongside Israel
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineEnd the war, massive reconstruction
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineNeutral; supports civil service options
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineProtect minority rights via the court
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineDevelopment budgets for Arab society
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineConservative on social issues
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo
Career
2007
Deputy head of the Islamic Movement's southern branch.
2021
First Arab party in a governing coalition.
2025
Runs again on the influence model.