Israeli Election Committee Weighs Disqualification of Arab MKs; Lieberman Backs Ra'am Ban

Israel's Central Elections Committee is deliberating petitions to disqualify Arab candidates, including Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh and the Ra'am party. Opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman announced support for Ra'am's disqualification, while far-right figures Ben-Gvir and Gottlieb are set to appear at hearings. The outcome could set a precedent for Arab political participation ahead of the 2026 elections.