Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 650

Ofer Cassif

MK Ayman Odeh in the assembly hall of the Knesset ahead of a failed vote on his proposed expulsion, July 14, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
Motion to expel Arab party head Odeh from Knesset fails; coalition MKs heckle him
By Sam Sokol
In raucous session, only 73 of the required 90 lawmakers back motion to boot Hadash-Ta’al chairman Ayman Odeh, who vows to ‘stand strong against fascism’ and ‘fight for democracy’
MK Ayman Odeh in the assembly hall of the Knesset ahead of a failed vote on his proposed expulsion, July 14, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 15, 2025, 1:47 am
Motion to expel Arab party head Odeh from Knesset fails; coalition MKs heckle him
In raucous session, only 73 of the required 90 lawmakers back motion to boot Hadash-Ta’al chairman Ayman Odeh, who vows to ‘stand strong against fascism’ and ‘fight for democracy’
By Sam Sokol
Hadash-Ta'al MK Ofer Cassif attends a Knesset Economic Committee meeting, in Jerusalem, on July 7, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 9, 2025, 6:11 pm
Knesset panel suspends Hadash-Ta’al MK Cassif for two months over wartime criticism
Lawmaker, previously suspended for 6 months, hit with penalty after 12 complaints filed against him, including for calling on ICC prosecutor to investigate Netanyahu for war crimes
By Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
The Knesset House Committee votes to advance the impeachment of Hadash-Ta'al chairman Ayman Odeh, June 30, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 30, 2025, 7:24 pm
Panel votes to impeach Arab MK Ayman Odeh, paving way for possible ouster from Knesset
90 of 120 MKs would have to back a ban; Hadash-Ta’al head slams opposition MKs for joining ‘Kahanist government’ in committee vote: ‘Some of them hate us more than they love democracy’
By Sam Sokol
Dani Elgarat, the brother of slain hostage Itzik Elgarat, speaks during a Finance Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on June 30, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 30, 2025, 2:48 pm
Hamas tortured hostage Itzik Elgarat to death, thinking he was a pilot, says brother
Dani Elgarat reveals family given details of how sibling, 68, died in Gaza; Knesset guards forcibly remove him from committee meeting after he accuses Netanyahu of funding Hamas
By Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
Hadash-Ta’al chairman MK Ayman Odeh attends a Knesset House Committee hearing on his possible impeachment, June 24, 2025. (Dani Shem-Tov/ Office of the Knesset Spokesperson)
June 24, 2025, 8:51 pm
Likud MKs invoke ‘hanging,’ ‘firing squad’ in hearing on impeaching Arab lawmaker
‘We will not surrender to fascism,’ declares Hadash-Ta’al chairman Ayman Odeh, who provoked outrage in January when he hailed release of ‘hostages and prisoners’
By Sam Sokol
Hadash-Ta’al legislator Ofer Cassif in his Knesset office, February 19, 2025. (Sam Sokol/Times of Israel)
February 23, 2025, 8:19 am
Faced with impeachment, far-left lawmaker slams attempts to silence him
Right-wing MKs seeking to boot Ofer Cassif, the Arab-majority Hadash-Ta’al party’s only Jewish lawmaker, for comparing Palestinians in Gaza to Jews fleeing pre-war Nazi Germany
By Sam Sokol
MK Ofer Cassif at the Knesset, November 11, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
February 18, 2025, 12:56 pm
Far-left MK’s tweet comparing Israel to Nazi Germany sparks renewed calls for impeachment
Hadash-Ta’al legislator Ofer Cassif compares Israeli plans for ‘voluntary migration’ from Gaza to flight of Jews from Germany ahead of World War II
By Sam Sokol
A woman votes in the municipal elections in Jerusalem, on February 27, 2024 (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)
November 27, 2024, 9:28 pm
Lawmakers advance bills to block ‘terror supporters’ from holding local office
Legislation would ban candidates who support armed struggle against Israel from running in municipal elections — and would allow their removal, once elected, by Interior Ministry
By Sam Sokol
Head of the Democrats Yair Golan at the Knesset in Jerusalem on November 6, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 22, 2024, 9:03 am
What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: What’s left of the left?
As Likud and PM Netanyahu rise in the polls, ToI’s senior analyst discusses why even life-long leftists are finding it difficult to contemplate voting for their ‘home’ parties
By ToI Staff
MK Ofer Cassif, Arab Israelis and Israeli left wing student activists attend a rally marking the anniversary of the 'Nakba' at Tel Aviv University, May 15, 2024. (Miriam Alster/ Flash90)
November 11, 2024, 8:47 pm
Knesset suspends far-left MK Ofer Cassif for six months over comments on Gaza war
Hadash-Ta’al lawmaker penalized by for supporting South African motion accusing Israel of genocide before the International Court of Justice in The Hague
By Sam Sokol
Illustrative: A security prisoner in chains. July 29, 2013. (Moshe Shai/FLASH90)
November 7, 2024, 4:58 pm
Despite constitutional concerns, Knesset passes law on deporting terrorists’ relatives
Law ‘not constitutional in any way, shape or form,’ says rights group ACRI; Israel Democracy Institute predicts legislation will be struck down by High Court
By Sam Sokol
MK Almog Cohen argues with MK Ofer Cassif during a Knesset House Committee meeting, October 29, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 29, 2024, 9:19 pm
Following stormy debate, lawmakers advance measure to deport terrorists’ relatives
Bill allowing interior minister to expel, without trial, citizens who encourage family members to commit attacks ‘not constitutional,’ says rights organization ACRI
By Sam Sokol
FILE: A Palestinian woman walks past a damaged wall bearing the UNRWA logo at a camp for internally displaced people in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on May 28, 2024. (Eyad Baba/AFP)
July 22, 2024, 10:16 pm
Lawmakers advance legislation to shut down Palestinian relief agency UNRWA
Bill would ban UN’s Palestinian aid agency from operating in Israel, remove employees’ legal immunities, and brand it a terrorist organization
By Sam Sokol
Fires allegedly lit by Jewish extremists burn an agricultural field in the West Bank town of Qusra, June 6, 2024. (X screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 7, 2024, 12:52 pm
Jewish extremists clash with Palestinians, burn fields in West Bank town
Palestinians throw rocks at troops who arrive on scene to disperse rioters, with 2 injured as soldiers return fire; Hadash-Ta’al MK calls incident ‘another pogrom’
By Michael Horovitz
Ultra-Orthodox soldiers attend a swearing-in ceremony as they enter the IDF 'Nahal Haredi' unit, at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem on May 26, 2012. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
February 23, 2024, 2:11 pm
Daily Briefing Feb. 23: Day 140 – Knesset chaos over Haredi draft, MK impeachment
Political correspondent Sam Sokol discusses failed attempt to oust MK Ofer Cassif and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid’s legislation for ultra-Orthodox enlistment
By ToI Staff
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.