Mansour Abbas and the Ra'am party condemned the violence of Hamas, marking the October 7, 2023 attacks as a critical juncture for Israel's Arab community. Despite ongoing grievances, Arab citizens of Israel largely rallied in support of the Jewish state during the chaos, contrasting with anti-Israel protests in the U.S. Their solidarity was evident as Arab medics assisted the wounded, and a significant increase in Arab enlistment in the IDF was reported. Public sentiment also shifted, with 70% of Arab citizens expressing a sense of belonging to Israel, reflecting the deepened connection during this crisis.
Arab citizens of Israel stood with the Jewish state in the wake of the Hamas terror attacks, choosing loyalty over division amidst the crisis.
The Hamas-led massacre on October 7 wasn't just an attack; it triggered a surprising unity among Arab Israelis with the Jewish community.
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