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Arab Parties Submit Responses to Knesset Candidacy Disqualification Bids

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By عرب ٤٨, https://www.facebook.com/arab48official, ربيع سواعد

First reported by Panet · 4 hours ago

What happened

Arab political parties and figures in Israel have submitted their defenses to the Central Elections Committee against requests to disqualify them from running in the Knesset elections. The responses, filed by the Joint List, United Arab List, National Democratic Assembly, Sami Abu Shehadeh, and Ofer Cassif, argue the disqualification bids are baseless and politically motivated.

  • 01Arab parties and figures submitted responses to disqualify their Knesset candidacies.
  • 02The Central Elections Committee will discuss the disqualification requests on September 23.
  • 03Parties argue disqualification bids lack evidence and are politically motivated.
  • 04Responses cite past legal decisions and condemnations of violence.
  • 05Ofer Cassif blamed government policy for Israel's diplomatic situation.

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Arab48Unrated · Arabic16 minutes ago
Arab Parties Submit Responses to Knesset Candidacy Disqualification Bids
PanetUnrated · Arabic4 hours ago
Arab Parties and MKs Defend Against Knesset Candidacy Bans

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