Supreme Court President Suggests Balad Chairman Withdraw Candidacy
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
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- Supreme Court President suggests majority favors disqualifying Balad chairman.
- Justices find Abu Shehadeh's statements 'outrageous and disgusting'.
- Court recommends Abu Shehadeh withdraw candidacy to avoid disqualification.
- A formal ruling on disqualification is expected if he does not withdraw.
Supreme Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit stated during a hearing that a majority of the justices favor disqualifying Sami Abu Shehadeh, the chairman of the Balad party, from running for the Knesset. He further advised Abu Shehadeh to consider withdrawing his candidacy to avoid a formal disqualification ruling.
Justice Amit conveyed that the panel of judges is in agreement that Abu Shehadeh's statements are 'outrageous and disgusting.' He indicated that the likely outcome would be the approval of his disqualification, along with all associated implications. The court's recommendation is for Abu Shehadeh to decide whether to persist with his candidacy or withdraw, which would preempt the need for a definitive judgment from the court.
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