After petitions from members of Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition, the Central
Elections Committee barred several major Arab parties from next month’s
election. The Supreme Court is widely expected to overturn the decision.
move underscores deep domestic political divisions ahead of the Oct. 27 vote and
signals an escalation by hard‑line nationalist politicians in portraying Arab
citizens as security threats; centrist and left Jewish figures, including Yair
Golan, have urged high Arab turnout, warning low participation would help
Netanyahu secure another term.
