Attorney-General Pushes for Israel's Supreme Court to Ban Leader of Arab Party Balad From Election
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Attorney-General pushes for Israel's Supreme Court to ban leader of Arab party Balad from election
The Supreme Court is reviewing the Central Elections Committee’s September 23 decision to disqualify Abu Shehadeh, as required before the disqualification of an individual candidate can become final.
The legal position is based, among other things, on an article published by Abu Shehadeh banning the holiday of Simchat Torah Tashafd, a day after the Hamas attack, which, according to the Advocate General and the State Attorney, expresses support for an armed struggle against Israel. THE POST OF CHIEF COUNSEL AND ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE HIGH COURT: THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUSTICE SAMI ABU SHEHADEH SHOULD BE DISQUALIFIED FROM RUNNIN…
Israel: The Legal Council of the Government of Gali Baarav-Miara and the Attorney General, Amit Aysman, sent the opinion to BAGAC that it should be confirmed that Sami Abu Shahade was not allowed to stand for the elections.
The Legal Advisor to the Government and the State Attorney asked the Supreme Court to confirm the disqualification of Sami Abu Shehadeh's candidacy, claiming that he expressed support for Hamas' armed struggle: "Extreme circumstances and timing that could not be more serious" (trial)
Attorney General Gali Baharav Mayara delivered a strong message to the Supreme Court, in which she firmly argued that Sami Abu Shehadeh should be disqualified, following his statements after October 7.
Supreme Court Advocate: Abu Shehadeh's Disqualification From Running for Knesset Should Be Confirmed
Elections 2026 | According to the position of Bahar-Mayara and State Attorney Isman, the explanations given by Abu Shehadeh for the statements he published on October 8 are "incomplete, partial and do not deal with the main claims." On Thursday, nine Supreme Court justices will discuss the disqualification of the Balad chairman's candidacy
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