Sami Abu Shehadeh, the leader of the Balad party, has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Knesset election scheduled for October 27.
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Balad Party Leader Sami Abu Shehadeh Withdraws from Knesset Election
Sami Abu Shehadeh, leader of the Balad party, has officially withdrawn from the Knesset election set for October 27. This decision was made public on October 2, 2026.
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Balad Party Leader Sami Abu Shehadeh Withdraws from Knesset Election