Israel: Attorney General backs bid to bar Arab candidate from Knesset race

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara believes an article by Sami Abu Shehadeh supports armed struggle.

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Balad party, led by Abu Shehadeh, denies any incitement to violence and challenges the decision.

This disqualification attempt reignites debate over Arab Israeli political participation.

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