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Israel Election Commission Disqualifies Two Arab Parties, Two Candidates
SMELO·IL·about 1 hour ago
Israel's Central Elections Committee voted to disqualify the two largest Arab-majority parties from the upcoming October parliamentary elections, pending judicial approval. The decision, if upheld by the Supreme Court, would significantly alter the electoral landscape and raise concerns about democratic representation and minority rights.
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Israel's Central Elections Committee has disqualified the United Arab List, Ra'am, the Joint List, and lawmakers Ofer Cassif and Sami Abu Shehadeh from the upcoming Knesset election. This decision, confirmed by multiple sources, is pending Supreme Court review, which has historically overturned such disqualifications. The final composition of the ballot remains uncertain.