Watch the film: Who are you really, Mansour Abbas?

In recent years, the Ra'am party has become one of the most influential players in Israeli politics. After the 2021 elections, the party served as a kingmaker in forming the government, and its chairman, MK Mansour Abbas, became a central figure in the Bennett-Lapid coalition, participating in key decision-making processes.

Ahead of the upcoming election campaign, Abbas has set a clear goal: to return to a position of influence that will allow Ra'am to be a decisive factor in government formation. According to critics, this involves far more than a struggle for budgets or the promotion of civil issues for Arab society.

Ra'am is the political arm of the southern branch of the Islamic Movement in Israel, which many consider to have an ideological affinity with the Muslim Brotherhood. According to the Muslim Brotherhood worldview, the ultimate goal is to expand the influence of Islam over systems of government and society.

The investigation claims that while Abbas presents moderate, civil-focused messages to the Israeli public, a broader Islamist worldview remains hidden behind this public discourse. The report examines the gaps between his statements in Hebrew and those delivered in Arabic, alongside the ideological background that shaped his worldview.

The investigation also addresses the structure of the Islamic Movement in Israel, its ideological ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, and allegations that its activities extend beyond the civil arena. It examines non-profit organizations operating under the movement, alleging that some have maintained ties or collaborations with organizations identified with Hamas over the years.

Furthermore, the investigation presents the "Mamadani method"—a model allegedly used to promote Islamist concepts through civil and seemingly moderate discourse while integrating into centers of power. According to the creators of the investigation, this is a strategy aimed at influencing the character of the state from within its institutions, using goals perceived as civil to serve a broader ideological vision.