https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/arab-party-leader-forced-to-withdraw-from-israeli-electionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/arab-party-leader-forced-to-withdraw-from-israeli-electionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/arab-party-leader-forced-to-withdraw-from-israeli-elections#u102431Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:35:43 +0000Arab Israeli politician Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew his candidacy for the upcoming October 27 parliamentary election after facing pressure and an indication from the Supreme Court to drop out. Abu Shehadeh called leaving the campaign the most difficult decision of his political career. Meanwhile, Israel's Supreme Court unanimously overturned an election panel ban, allowing the United Arab List, the Joint List, and lawmaker Cassif to remain on the ballot. The high court ruled that the electoral committee's disqualification decisions failed to meet the required legal standards.Why it ma