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Israel election panel bars Arab party, two lawmakers from Knesset race
Anadolu Agency EN·IL·19 minutes 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 voted to disqualify the two largest Arab-majority parties, including Ra'am, from the upcoming October parliamentary elections. This decision, confirmed by multiple sources, requires Supreme Court approval to take effect, introducing significant uncertainty regarding the final electoral landscape and potential for increased Arab-Jewish tensions.