2026-09-23 15:43 UTC
Disqualification of Arab parties sparks divided response across political spectrum
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The Democrats backed barring UAL, Balad's Sami Abu Shehadeh, but opposed blanket bans on Arab parties, while Yisrael Beiteinu supported broader disqualifications and Yesh Atid dismissed the proceedings as political theater
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Disqualification of Arab parties in Israeli elections
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