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politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Knesset Committee Votes to Expel Far-left MK Over Genocide Claims"

The Knesset Home Committee has voted to impeach Hadash-Ta'al MK Ofer Cassif over his support for South Africa's petition accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The impeachment will be put to a vote in the Knesset plenum, requiring a minimum of 90 MKs in favor for it to pass. Cassif may appeal to the Supreme Court if expelled. The committee's decision sparked heated debate, with coalition and opposition members supporting the move, while Cassif's party condemned it as a "moment of disgrace."

via The Jerusalem Post|

#hadash-taal #impeachment #israel

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Knesset Committee Considers Expelling Lawmaker Accused of Genocide Allegations

The Knesset Home Committee is debating the possible impeachment of MK Ofer Cassif over his support of South Africa's accusation against Israel of alleged genocide in Gaza. At least 90 members of Knesset must support Cassif's expulsion to proceed to a vote, and the committee has 17 members, so 13 must support the measure for it to pass. Cassif's lawyer argued that his opposition to the war did not equate to support for Hamas, while Cassif himself defended his actions as a wish to end human suffering and pain. The debate is scheduled to continue, and if expelled, Cassif will have the right to appeal the decision to the High Court of Justice.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#gaza #impeachment #israel

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Israeli MP Ofer Cassif Supports South Africa's ICJ Case Against Israel"

Israeli MP Ofer Cassif, a member of the left-wing Hadash-Ta’al party, has stirred controversy by publicly supporting South Africa’s case against Israel at the ICJ, citing concerns about Israeli government policies and actions. Cassif, known for his anti-Zionist stance and pro-Palestinian views, has faced backlash from fellow lawmakers and the public for his outspoken positions on issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and international conflicts involving Russia and Ukraine. Despite criticism, he remains a vocal advocate for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution.

via Al Jazeera English|

#icj #israel #ofer-cassif