Politics & Diplomacy
Netanyahu sought secret talks with Palestinian party leader
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held private talks with Mansour Abbas, leader of the United Arab List, through an intermediary despite publicly attacking the Palestinian political figure, Middle East Eye reported. Abbas disclosed the communications on Wednesday, revealing that Netanyahu had engaged in behind-the-scenes discussions with him.
Netanyahu's public criticism of Abbas contrasted with his private diplomatic engagement. Details of the talks' content and timing were not disclosed.
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