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Israel Online · Oct 1, 2026

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Sami Abu Shehadeh Withdraws From Knesset Race Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh has decided to withdraw his candidacy from Israel’s upcoming election after the Supreme Court indicated that a majority of the nine-justice panel supported disqualifying him. The decision means the court will not need to issue a formal ruling disqualifying Abu Shehadeh from the race.

*Sami Abu Shehadeh Withdraws From Knesset Race* Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh has decided to withdraw his candidacy from Israel’s upcoming election after the Supreme Court indicated that a majority of the nine-justice panel supported disqualifying him. The decision means the court will not need to issue a formal ruling disqualifying Abu Shehadeh from the race.

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