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Israeli Supreme Court Orders Palestinian Politician Out of Election

Original: ⚡ NEWS Israeli Court Orders Palestinian Politician to Withdraw from Election Israel's Supreme Court ruled that Palestini

Israel's Supreme Court ruled that Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh must withdraw from the upcoming election or face disqualification. The decision has been described as setting a 'new threshold' in restrictions on Palestinian political participation in Israel, drawing criticism from those who see it as silencing Arab representation ahead of the vote.

Why now: The court ruling barring a Palestinian politician from running is being seen as a major and controversial escalation ahead of the election.

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• ⚡ NEWS Israeli Court Orders Palestinian Politician to Withdraw from Election Israel's Supreme Court ruled that Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh must withdraw from the upcoming election or face disqualification. The ruling has been described as a 'new threshold' in the… · GeoWire · 2

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