Israeli Committee Bans Two Arab Parties
The Israeli Central Election Committee approved the disqualification of two major Arab lists, namely the Joint List, which includes three Arab parties, and the United Arab List, along with several other candidates, based on a request from members of the ruling coalition. It is required that the Supreme Court ratify these decisions before the October 27, 2026 elections, due to previous similar rulings that were overturned. The Arab parties have responded to the decision as political and a threat to their voice, affirming that they will not be intimidated or silenced. Arabs make up about 20% of Israel's population and had been excluded from government coalitions until 2021. Currently, they are facing political exclusion attempts by the present government.
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