Former Qatari Prime Minister Praises Arab Parties

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Former Qatari prime minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber issued a public statement praising the achievements of the Arab parties in the Knesset elections and their rise to nineteen seats. According to Israel Hayom, he claimed that the Arab parties reached a peak of 19 seats.

According to Behadrei Haredim, he congratulates the achievement and gives personal backing to MK Ahmad Tibi, who recently visited Qatar. According to Israel Hayom, the achievement strengthens hope among Palestinian citizens of Israel for preserving their rights and improving their situation.

According to Channel 14, Tibi returned shortly before election day from a 24-hour visit to Doha to film an interview on the Al Jazeera network. According to Israel Hayom, bin Jassim said he was deeply impressed by Tibi's courage.