Nazareth Mayor Ali Salam will be on the Likud list?

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The media in the Arab sector reported tonight (Tuesday-Wednesday) that the mayor of Nazareth, Ali Salam, will be on the Likud list for the Knesset in a realistic place. According to the report, Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to officially announce this during today’s visit to the city. The Prime Minister’s Office did not comment on the report.

As you may recall, about two weeks ago, Netanyahu said in closed-door talks that he was considering reserving a seat in the upcoming elections for an Arab MK, who might even be appointed the first Arab minister on behalf of the party.

The prime minister then spoke about his visits to Arab clinics. “In recent years, I have brought NIS 15 billion to Arab localities to close gaps, more than any other government. I opened nine police stations in the Arab sector to fight crime. I thought I would get votes there? I do it because I believe in it. We are not against the Arabs, we are against Arab parties. Who deny Zionism and do not recognize the State of Israel

Abbas // Photo: Alex Kolomoisky

“As I brought four peace agreements and now you see Jews embracing Arabs in Dubai, why should it not happen here? Why not be part of the ruling party? Why should you go to extremist parties that do not work for you? Vote for me. When I said the Arabs flock to the polls Come and vote for us. “

At the same time, Netanyahu denied reports of secret agreements with Mansour Abbas. “I take votes from him, I want to get votes for the Likud,” he clarified. “There is a belief that I am going to reserve an Arab MK. Who could be the first Muslim minister on behalf of the Likud. Consider positively. The offers are flowing. We are going to attack the Arab public. We will get a lot of votes in the Arab localities. “

Salam (68) has been mayor of Nazareth since 2014. He made headlines a little over a year ago, after removing the chairman of the joint list, MK Ayman Odeh, from the Christmas procession in the city. “I removed him in the past as well as today – the Knesset members are only seen during the election period,” Salam told News 13 at the time.

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