Supreme Court Divided on Disqualifying Arab Politician
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
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- Supreme Court heard case of Balad Chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh's disqualification.
- Justices suggested Abu Shehadeh withdraw to avoid a ruling.
- MKs Gottlieb and Ben-Gvir lectured court on free speech.
- Decision may impact Arab voter turnout.
- MK Tibi called Gottlieb's outburst 'acoustic terror'.
The Supreme Court is deliberating the disqualification of Balad party chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh from running in the upcoming elections. During a hearing on Thursday, MK Tali Gottlieb and Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir lectured the justices on democracy and freedom of expression. MK Ahmad Tibi described Gottlieb's outburst as "acoustic terror." President of the Supreme Court Yitzhak Amit suggested Abu Shehadeh withdraw his candidacy, stating that most justices support his disqualification and proposing he avoid a ruling. The court's decision is seen as potentially impacting Arab voter turnout, with the article suggesting the justices are acting as an "acoustic ceiling" absorbing the noise from Otzma Yehudit representatives while silencing other voices.
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