India, Oct. 1 -- The Israeli Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to the decision to disqualify the country's main Arab-majority political lists from the upcoming October 27 election. The case concerns the Joint List, Ra'am (United Arab List), Ofer Cassif, and Sami Abu Shehadeh, who were barred from contesting the election by the Central Elections Committee.

The Supreme Court hearing could determine whether the affected parties and candidates will be allowed to participate in the election.

Israel Supreme Court Hearing Today: What Is the Case About?

The Israeli Supreme Court is considering appeals against the September 26 decision of the Central Elections Committee to disqualify two Arab-majority political groups from the upcoming elect...