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Israel's elections committee bars Arab parties and left-wing candidates ahead of October vote
Elections committee disqualifies Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh
3 Sep 23 12:26 PM · 2d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 3 of 5
The Central Elections Committee voted to disqualify Balad party chairman Abu Shehadeh from running, with Israeli media reporting the decision secured a large majority. The grounds cited were that he supported an armed struggle or actions of a terror organization against Israel.
Ofer Cassif Hadash MK, Joint List candidateSami Abu Shehadeh Balad party chairman
Mansour Abbas United Arab List (Ra'am) party leaderNoam Sohlberg Central Elections Committee chairman, Deputy Supreme Court PresidentAttorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara Legal chief
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