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PoliticsBalad leader Abu Shehadeh to quit Knesset race after court proposal
The Supreme Court’s president said a majority of justices appeared to favour disqualifying him, and rulings on Ofer Cassif and the two main Arab lists are expected by Sunday.
PoliticsIsrael Committee Bans Arab Parties From Upcoming Knesset Vote
The move targets lists representing two million citizens and faces a final Supreme Court review before the October elections proceed.
PoliticsGaza Election Body Prepares Polling Centers Amid Security Challenges
Authorities plan up to 110 centers for 1.25 million voters despite destruction, with candidate registration already underway for the November vote.
PoliticsIsrael Committee Bars Main Arab Lists From Upcoming Parliamentary Vote
Supreme Court review looms as critics cite double standards regarding far-right ministers who remain eligible despite international sanctions.
Palestinians Face First Vote in 20 Years Amid Deep Youth Skepticism
Legislative elections set for November 28 face apathy as young voters doubt political processes can address existential crises or past grievances.
PoliticsEisenkot Tops Netanyahu in Suitability as Blocs Face Deadlock
Opposition leader holds nine-point advantage while governing coalition projects narrow parliamentary lead ahead of October elections.
PoliticsPolls Show Deadlock in Israeli Election Race Ahead of October Vote
Surveys indicate neither bloc can form a government, with Eisenkot leading Netanyahu in prime minister preference ratings.
PoliticsVoter rolls close in the West Bank with 87.2% registered
More than 32,000 names were added in the final days, pushing the register past 1.62 million. It goes on public display from 7 to 9 September, the last point at which an entry can be corrected. Gaza residents and Jerusalem ID holders are outside the figure.
Hamas official: we were asked to be sensitive to Netanyahu's vote
Bassem Naim said mediators on the Gaza roadmap, the US adviser Jared Kushner among them, urged the movement to weigh the Israeli prime minister's standing before an election. He refused.
WorldPro-Palestinian candidates make gains in Michigan primaries
Left-wing candidates recorded significant results in a swing state.
What the Palestinian legislative vote can and cannot decide
Background: the powers of the council, and what is outside its reach.