Israel court overturns election ban on Arab parties

Israel's Supreme Court overturned a Central Elections Committee ban on four parties, reinstating two Arab lists and Jewish Knesset member Ofer Cassif as a candidate. Balad's leader withdrew under pressure. The conservative Muslim Ra'am party could play a decisive role after the upcoming elections.

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The ruling overturns a move by the Central Elections Committee to ban four parties. The conservative Muslim Ra'am party could serve as the kingmaker following the next elections.

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

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Israel's top court allows Arab parties to run in election

The ruling overturns a move by the Central Elections Committee to ban four parties. The conservative Muslim Ra'am party could serve as the kingmaker following the next elections.

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