Israeli election row over Arab parties
The article focused on the attempt by the Likud Party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, to exclude the Arab lists "The Joint List" and "The United Arab List" from the Knesset elections scheduled for October 27. This was done through submitting requests to the Central Elections Committee, alleging that the two lists insult the Israeli army and support terrorism. The Arab parties, led by "The Joint List," responded by accusing these actions of being racist and aimed at silencing Arab political representation, in order to increase the chances of Netanyahu's defeat. They affirmed their determination to continue fighting to oust the government. Polls indicate that Arab parties could play a decisive role in forming a governing coalition, especially since estimates suggest there is no clear majority for any side. It is also worth noting that the Israeli Supreme Court has previously annulled decisions to disqualify Arab parties and candidates during elections.
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