Palestinians in Israel

Abbas accuses Netanyahu of incitement over election interference claims

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Published Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 14:10 Jerusalem time

Palestinians in Israel

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United Arab List chairman Mansour Abbas accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of incitement after Netanyahu made claims about foreign interference in elections, Middle East Eye reported. Abbas's statement came as a sharp rebuke of the premier's allegations regarding external electoral interference.

The exchange marks the latest friction between Netanyahu and the Arab-led party, which serves as a key coalition partner in Israel's government.