Israel Supreme Court overturns ban on Arab parties ahead of October 27 election
Israel's Supreme Court has overturned an election panel's ban on the country's two main Arab-majority political lists, restoring them to the race for the October 27 Knesset election. The court also reinstated Knesset member Ofer Cassif, after the Central Elections Committee had moved to bar him and the parties from contesting the vote. The ruling removes an immediate obstacle to their participation in the parliamentary contest.According to the supplied report, the justices ruled unanimously to reinstate Ra'am, also known as the United Arab List, and the Joint List, an alliance of Hadash, Ta'al and Balad. Cassif was restored by a... [Continue Reading]
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