Balad leader barring Knesset debate election panel
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Summary
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What happened
- Elections Committee voted 19-5 to bar Ofer Cassif from 2026 Knesset race.
JNS.org
- The committee cited allegations he supports armed struggle against Israel.
- Cassif rejected claims, saying opposition to government policy is democratic.
- Attorney General opposed disqualification, citing insufficient legal grounds.
The Times of Israel
- Supreme Court will review the committee's decision next week.
The Jerusalem Post
Why it matters
The case tests what speech Basic Law permits from candidates.JNS.org
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More coverage
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- Elections Committee disqualifies Ofer Cassif from Knesset race
Israel National NewsRight · Israeli press1 week ago
- Arab party candidates' disqualification sparks divided response from opposition
HaaretzLeft · Israeli press1 week ago
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