Will Israel's Arab parties be banned from the election? The legal fight explained

“Attorney-General pushes for Israel's Supreme Court to ban leader of Arab party Balad from election”

The Supreme Court is reviewing the Central Elections Committee’s September 23 decision to disqualify Abu Shehadeh, as required before the disqualification of an individual candidate can become final.

“Attorney General asks top court to bar Arab Israeli party leader from Knesset race”

According to Israel's attorney general and State Prosecutor, Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh expressed support for armed struggle against Israel in an article published on October 8, 2023

“Israel's top court hears petitions against disqualification of Arab lawmakers, parties”

An expanded panel of Supreme Court justices is expected to overturn the decision to ban the Arab parties and Jewish lawmaker Ofer Cassif, though it remains unclear how it will rule in the case of Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh

“Supreme Court to rule on disqualifying Arab Parties”

An expanded panel of nine justices will consider the Central Elections Committee’s decision to disqualify Arab parties and two MKs from running in the next Knesset election.

“Will Israel's Arab parties be banned from the election? The legal fight explained”

A fifth of Israel's voters could be left unrepresented weeks before polls open. Sarah Ben-Nun unpacks the committee's votes, the A-G's split stance, and the Supreme Court's next move. Watch now.

“Jerusalem Daily: Who gets to run in Israel’s elections?”

Palestinians in Israel are asking whether they will have a fair say in the upcoming Israeli elections.

“Israel election double standard: Arab leader forced out, far right cleared”

Palestinian Israeli leader forced to withdraw candidature while far-right Israeli leaders allowed to run in polls.