Ofer Cassif
Ofer Cassif is an Israeli politician who, under Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid's coalition government, served as the Jewish representative in the Arab Joint List party.
During a protest in April 2021 in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, Cassif was beaten by police. By the end of the demonstration he required medical attention.
The protest was one of many by Arabs against Jews during a court case to determine the eviction of Arab residents from the neighborhood.
Cassif was a professor and a lecturer before his pursuit of politics began in 2019.
Netanyahu: Opposition supports ‘losing the war’ out of lust for power
MK Ofer Cassif removed from Knesset podium after he accused Benjamin Netanyahu of bombing children.
Ofer Cassif expelled from Knesset for accusing IDF of war crimes
Why did the High Court let a far-right Kahanist run for office? - opinion
Tensions in National Unity after Gantz's absence from Cassif impeachment vote
MK Ofer Cassif avoids impeachment in political drama, vote splits coalition and opposition
85 voted in favor, five less than the required amount.
Israel's Knesset could be set to impeach an MK for the first time ever
First-ever impeachment vote likely to be repealed by Supreme Court if it passes in the Knesset plenum.
Far-left MK Ofer Cassif impeached by Knesset Home Committee
The impeachment will now be put to a vote in the Knesset plenum, where a minimum of 90 MKs must vote in favor of it.
'Far-left lawmaker's support of genocide claim not enough for impeachment'
To proceed to a vote in the Knesset plenum, at least three-quarters of the committee members must vote in favor of Cassif's impeachment.
Knesset Home Committee debates expulsion of MK Cassif
At least 90 members of Knesset must support Cassif's expulsion to proceed to a vote. The Knesset has never before impeached a fellow member.
European MPs call for EU to oppose removal of Hadash MK Ofer Cassif
Hadash MK Ofer Cassif's expulsion is being sought by Israel Beitenu Chairman MK Oded Forrer for Cassif's support of South Africa's ICJ case against Israel.
Otzma Yehudit MK Almog Cohen interrogated by Lahav 433
The interrogation against Cohen was under suspicion of assault, injuring another person in 2013 while he was serving as a police officer.
Far-left Israeli MK Ofer Cassif to be indicted for assaulting police officer
Cassif was charged for a filmed May 2022 altercation in which he can be seen beating an Israel Police officer.
Israeli far-left lawmaker joins Gaza genocide lawsuit at ICJ
Several MKs have condemned his actions, including MK Sharon Nir of Yisrael Beiteinu, who suggested he resign from the Knesset.
Radical left-wing MK disparaged IDF troops during war, Btsalmo charges
Knesset members typically enjoy expanded freedom of speech due to their role in the legislative process, although during wartime this is restricted.
Cassif: Knife Hamas stuck in my heart is twisted by hands of keyboard warriors
For years, the right-wing governments avoided overthrowing the Hamas regime, even transferring funds to it in order to facilitate a favorable political situation for the deepening of the occupation.
