RAMALLAH, March 15, 2017 (WAFA) – Israeli parliament, Knesset, approved on Tuesday the amendment of a bill that bans politicians from running for the parliament on suspicion of "supporting terrorism".

Forms of supporting terrorism include releasing anti-Israel statements and “racist inciting statements” that promote armed resistance against Israel, said the bill.

According to the proposed bill, candidates, including lists and independents, will not be allowed to run for the Israeli parliament elections if they do not recognize Israel as a democratic, Jewish state, or if they “incite racism” or support armed resistance against Israel.

If approved, the bill would prevent many Arab political figures in Israel from running for the Knesset elections.

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