The slip of the tongue that raises questions: When Mansour Abbas called Hamas 'brothers'

Mansour Abbas referred to Hamas members as 'brothers' in an interview with the 'Mazig' podcast in 2025, before correcting himself. The clip reignites debate over Ra'am-Hamas relations and the possibility of relying on Arab parties to form the next government.

Mansour Abbas, chairman of Ra'am, was interviewed in 2025 on the 'Mazig' podcast and during a discussion about Hamas called its members 'brothers' before correcting himself. The clip, lasting only a few seconds, has been reshared on social media and raises questions about Ra'am-Hamas relations. The article notes that in 2021, Ra'am became a partner in the Bennett-Lapid coalition, and now, ahead of elections, the possibility of relying on Arab parties to form a government arises again. The article claims the clip proves the danger of political partnership with entities whose stance toward Hamas raises question marks.