Israel Court Weighs Arab Parties' Election Disqualification

In Israel in October 2026, the country's top court heard appeals against the disqualification of Arab lawmakers and parties ahead of the 2026 election. The court president recommended that an Arab party leader withdraw from the Knesset run. Separately, Prime Minister Netanyahu invited four flydubai passengers to light an Independence Day torch, and Israel's president planned to present them with 'heroism' awards. Israel's ambassador to the UN described the events as a miracle against all odds.