Supreme Court overturns election bans on Cassif, Joint List, and Ra'am

“Supreme Court overturns disqualification of Ofer Cassif from running in elections”

The Supreme Court, sitting as the High Court of Justice, ruled by a majority not to uphold the Central Elections Committee's decision to disqualify MK Ofer Cassif, determining that he is eligible to run in the elections for the 26th Knesset. Seven justices supported the decision, while two dissented. The majority ruled that despite their objections to Cassif's statements and actions, the evidence presented did not meet the required "critical mass" threshold for disqualification.

“Supreme Court unanimously overturns decision to disqualify Joint List”

The Supreme Court unanimously accepted the Joint List's appeal and overturned the Central Elections Committee's decision to disqualify it from running in the elections for the 26th Knesset. The justices ruled that the materials submitted to the Central Elections Committee did not meet the legal standards established by case law for disqualifying a list of candidates.

“Top court flips election committee disqualification of lawmaker, Arab parties”

The court voted unanimously to overturn the committee's decision on both parties, with two of nine judges opposing its decision to allow MK Ofer Cassif's Knesset run. MK Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew his candidacy

“Supreme Court overturns election bans on Cassif, Joint List, and Ra'am”

In a series of rulings ahead of the 26th Knesset elections, the Supreme Court allows MK Ofer Cassif, the Joint List, and Ra'am to run, while proceedings against Sami Abu Shehadeh were dropped after he withdrew his candidacy.

“Supremo de Israel anula proibição e reabilita listas e candidatos árabes para as eleições legislativas”

Reviravolta judicial surge após dois dias de intensas audições aos recursos apresentados contra as exclusões iniciais da comissão eleitoral.

“Supreme Court allows Ofer Cassif, Ra'am, Joint List to run in 26th Knesset election”

The court overturned Central Elections Committee decisions disqualifying MK Ofer Cassif, Ra'am and the Joint List, while Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew his candidacy during proceedings.

“Supreme Court unanimously overturns election panel’s ban on Arab parties”

After rejecting Balad chief, judges say Ra'am, Joint List, its MK Ofer Cassif don't meet criteria on racist incitement, support for armed conflict against Israel to warrant ban The post Supreme Court unanimously overturns election panel’s ban on Arab parties appeared first on The Times of Israel .

“Supremo Tribunal de Israel anula interdição de duas listas de maioria árabe”

O Supremo Tribunal israelita autorizou hoje duas listas de maioria árabe a concorrer às eleições legislativas de 27 de outubro, anulando a desqualificação decidida a pedido de membros da coligação no poder.

“Supremo Tribunal israelita autoriza listas árabes a concorrer às próximas eleições legislativas”

Os árabes israelitas, também chamados palestinianos de Israel, representam cerca de 20% da população e identificam-se, na grande maioria, como palestinianos.

“Israel’s Supreme Court overturns election panel ban on Arab parties”

Court reinstates two Arab lists and Jewish Knesset member Ofer Cassif as Balad leader withdraws after pressure.

“Supremo Tribunal israelita anula interdição de 2 listas de maioria árabe”

A Comissão Eleitoral Central (CEC), acionada por elementos da coligação do primeiro-ministro Benjamin Netanyahu, votou a invalidação das duas listas em 23 de setembro. A lei proíbe qualquer formação ou candidato de participar nas eleições se "negar a existência do Estado de Israel como Estado judeu e democrático" ou "apoiar a luta armada de um Estado inimigo ou de uma organização terrorista contra Israel". O tribunal considerou que os argumentos apresentados pela CEC não eram suficientes para…