Israel election double standard: Arab leader forced out, far right cleared — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-election-double-standard-arab-leader-forced-out-far-right-clearedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Israel Supreme Court Reinstates Arab Parties as Balad Leader Withdrawshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-election-double-standard-arab-leader-forced-out-far-right-clearedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-election-double-standard-arab-leader-forced-out-far-right-cleared#u106931Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:57:19 +0000Israel's Supreme Court unanimously overturned an election panel's ban on Arab parties, reinstating two lists and Knesset member Ofer Cassif. Despite this ruling, Balad chairman Abu Shehadeh withdrew his candidacy after the court indicated a majority of judges supported his disqualification if he did not quit voluntarily. This development has sparked accusations of a double standard, as far-right Israeli leaders facing similar accusations remain eligible to run in the upcoming general election. The withdrawal follows Shehadeh's remarks regarding the Gaza war.Why it mattersThe dec