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Jonathan D. Halevi

Ra'am Party leader Mansour Abbas speaks during a plenary session at the Knesset assembly hall, Nov. 29, 2021. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Mansour Abbas’s condemnation of terror: Is it real?

Are the Ra'am Party leader's statements a reflection of a moderate and courageous line being taken by the party and the Islamic Movement, or a mere propaganda exercise?

Jonathan D. Halevi

April 6, 2022

Ra'am Party leader Mansour Abbas speaks during a plenary session at the Knesset assembly hall, Nov. 29, 2021. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Israel’s Islamic party (Ra’am): Pragmatism and Islamism according to Mansour Abbas

While some in Israel want to believe Ra'am joining the coalition is indication of a profound change, a careful examination of his statements shows that the pragmatism of party leader Abbas is solely tactical, and that his ultimate goal remains that of the Islamic Movement: the destruction of Israel.

Jonathan D. Halevi

February 8, 2022

Palestinian protesters burn tires during clashes with Israeli security forces on the Gaza Israeli border east of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on April 6, 2018, the second of two border marches. April 13 marks a third week in a row the area has seen violence. Credit: Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90

‘Great Return March’ incorporates Hamas warfare tactics

The violent activities that occurred within the framework of the protests include shooting attacks, explosive charges, firebombs, catapults, burning tires, ignited kites and sabotaging the border fence.

Jonathan D. Halevi

May 1, 2018

The homepage of the B'Tselem website. Credit: Screenshot.

B’Tselem manipulates and distorts facts to defame Israel

Jonathan D. Halevi

January 26, 2015