Israel top court puts Arab parties back on ballot

Israel’s Supreme Court ruled on Friday to reinstate an Arab political party to the ballot for the upcoming October 27 general election. The decision follows a September vote by an electoral committee of members of parliament to disqualify several candidates from the race. The court's intervention comes shortly after an Arab-Israeli politician withdrew their candidacy due to pressure from the judicial proceedings.

The reinstated party is considered a potential kingmaker in the formation of a future government. The court's ruling reverses the earlier disqualification efforts, ensuring the party can participate in the electoral process despite the previous challenges posed by the parliamentary committee.