Likud Says It Will Request to Ban Arab Parties From Running in Elections

Likud says it will request to ban Arab parties from running in elections

The Likud stated that it would file the requests for the parties' disqualifications, and that "there is no place in the Knesset for those who harm IDF soldiers."

Netanyahu's Likud seeks to disqualify Arab party from 2026 Knesset election run

The Likud's request said Mansour Abbas' UAL supports Hamas and denies Israel's existence as a Jewish and democratic state. The Democrats, meanwhile, seek to disqualify Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party

Likud files petition seeking to bar Arab parties from running in upcoming elections

Previous attempts to implement such a ban have been overturned by the High Court

Likud’s move against Arab parties

Likud says it will seek to disqualify the Arab parties, citing their alleged support for terrorism and ties to hostile organizations.