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Arab-Israeli Candidate Abu Shehadeh Withdraws From Israeli Election After Court Signals Disqualification
A majority of judges signaled support for the ban after a hearing over remarks tied to an Oct. 8, 2023 article, officials said.
- On Thursday, Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew his candidacy for the October 27 election after Israel's Supreme Court signaled a majority of justices supported barring him from the race.
- The disqualification effort centered on an October 8, 2023, article in which Abu Shehadeh described the Hamas-led October 7 attack as an "important historical event," drawing sharp criticism.
- Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit urged the Balad leader to withdraw voluntarily to avoid a formal ruling, a move the rights group Adalah characterized as a "severe blow" to Palestinian representation.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir welcomed the withdrawal, claiming victory against "supporters of terrorism," while Balad insisted the decision does not mark the end of their political struggle.
- The Joint List alliance pledged to mobilize voters for the October 27 election, arguing that attempts to exclude candidates cannot silence Palestinian political representation and parliamentary participation.
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berlingske.dkAn Arab party and a Jewish critic of Israel's treatment of Palestinians are allowed to run in elections.
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Sami Abu Shehadeh, leader of Balad, opposition party in Israel, is part of the Israeli Arab community, also known as the Palestinians of Israel. They represent about 20% of the country's population.
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SIC NotíciasThe Israeli Arabs, also called Palestinians of Israel, represent about 20% of the population and identify themselves, in the vast majority, as Palestinians.
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The majority of the judges found Abu Shehadeh to have supported Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, a claim Shehadeh himself denies.
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