The decision, which now moves to the High Court of Justice for review, comes amid a broader wave of petitions targeting Arab and communist candidates ahead of the 26th Knesset elections
The Israeli Central Election Committee has ruled that Hadash Knesset member and Joint List candidate Ofer Cassif cannot run in the October 27 elections. While 19 committee members voted against his candidacy and 5 voted in favor, the final decision will be made by the Israeli Supreme Court.
Israel: The Central Electoral Commission of Israel voted in favour of the suspension of Knesset deputy Ofer Kasif, representing Hadash on the Consolidated List, from taking part in the 26th Knesset elections.