Netanyahu's Likud moves to bar Arab-majority parties from Knesset election

Likud is advancing legislation to disqualify the Joint List and Ra'am from the October Knesset election, citing alleged ties to terrorism. This marks an escalation in pre-election maneuvering, as Arab parties could be pivotal in a closely contested vote. The move raises concerns about democratic norms and could polarize the electorate, potentially affecting coalition dynamics.