Balad Party Withdraws Candidate Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Balad party withdrew candidate Abbas Shakadeh.
- Supreme Court signaled likely disqualification of Shakadeh.
- Shakadeh will continue as party chairman.
- Party calls decision political responsibility, not retreat.
The central committee of the Balad party has decided to withdraw the candidacy of Abbas Shakadeh following clarification from the Supreme Court that the majority of justices leaned towards disqualifying him. The party stated that this decision is not a retreat from its positions but rather an act of political responsibility, signaling a new phase rather than an end to their efforts.
Despite the withdrawal of his candidacy, Shakadeh will continue to serve as the party's chairman and lead its political and public struggles. The party emphasized that this move is not a surrender but a strategic step, asserting that it is not the end of the road for them. The decision came after the High Court of Justice indicated its inclination to disqualify Shakadeh, prompting the party's leadership to make a preemptive move.
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