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Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara said the possible disqualification of Balad party leader Sami Abou Shehadah from upcoming elections 'should be seriously considered,' citing a post-October 7 article that may constitute support for armed struggle. Parties including Yashar and Blue and White backed a bid by Otzma Yehudit to disqualify him. The move highlights escalating efforts within Israeli politics to bar Arab-Israeli political figures ahead of the vote.