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Israel's Supreme Court overturns ban on Arab parties
Original: Israel’s Supreme Court overturns election panel ban on Arab parties
Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a decision by the country's election committee to bar Arab political parties from contesting upcoming elections. The ruling restores the parties' right to run, reversing a ban that had drawn sharp criticism. It lands amid heightened political tension in Israel over the judiciary, democratic oversight and the rights of the Arab minority.
Why now: The ruling comes amid intense debate in Israel over judicial power and the exclusion of Arab representation in elections.
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