Israel election double standard: Arab leader forced out, far right cleared

Palestinian Israeli politician Sami Abu Shehadeh, leader of the Balad party, withdrew from the upcoming elections after the Supreme Court warned he could be disqualified over comments about the Gaza war. The central elections committee barred him from running, citing his remarks, while far-right Israeli leaders, despite inciting violence against Palestinians, have been allowed to continue their campaigns. Critics accuse Israeli electoral authorities of applying double standards by targeting Arab candidates while allowing far-right figures to remain in the race.