MK Zoabi reaches plea deal with prosecution

MK Hanin Zoabi reaches a plea deal with the prosecution according to which the Israeli politician will not be charged with incitement, provided that Zoabi admits to insulting a public servant, sends a letter of apology, and pays a fine of NIS 3,000.

Arab-Israeli parliament member Hanin Zoabi accompanied by Ayman Odeh (L) and MK Jamal Zahalka seen in the Supreme Court in Jerusalem where she appealed a decision by the Central Election Committee to disqualify her from running in the upcoming Israeli elections, February 17, 2015 (photo credit: David Vaaknin/Flash90)
Arab-Israeli parliament member Hanin Zoabi accompanied by Ayman Odeh (L) and MK Jamal Zahalka seen in the Supreme Court in Jerusalem where she appealed a decision by the Central Election Committee to disqualify her from running in the upcoming Israeli elections, February 17, 2015 (photo credit: David Vaaknin/Flash90)

In July 2014, Zoabi verbally assaulted several Arab policemen in Nazareth.

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