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A road sign stands in front of a billboard depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) of the Likud party, and former Chief of Staff and leader of the centrist Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot, in Ramat Gan, on Oct. 20, 2026. (Credit: Jack Guez/AFP)
Add as preferred on Google Sami Abu Shehada receives visitors at the headquarters of the Arab Balad party. Located on Gaza Street — which branches off Dante Street — in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa metropolitan area, the old Ottoman house stands in stark contrast to the growing number of high-rises nearby. Flagged by the electoral commission for a text he wrote on Oct. 8, 2023, the day after the massacres that left Israel in mourning, the former MP had to abandon his parliamentary bid because the Supreme Court was likely to uphold his disqualification. Read more Sisi moves closer to Saudi Arabia despite risks of confronting Houthis "I explained that we were facing a strategic, historic event that would have major consequences. They decided that this text amounted to support for the armed struggle against the State of Israel," he told L'Orient-Le... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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