Arab List Leader Accuses Netanyahu of Incitement Over Election Claim

Mansour Abbas, leader of the United Arab List, accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of incitement following his remarks about Arab electoral lists and the Knesset election.

Netanyahu had accused the Arab lists of “stealing the elections.” His remarks concerned the vote for the 26th Knesset, which takes place on Tuesday.

Abbas rejected the accusation, turning his criticism toward the prime minister’s language and characterizing it as incitement.

The exchange puts Netanyahu and the United Arab List leader at odds over the prime minister’s portrayal of Arab participation in the parliamentary contest.