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.
Detainees held for attacking Ayman Odeh during Ness Ziona protest released, court rules
One suspect was released under restrictive conditions, while the other two were placed under house arrest until Monday. During the attack, Odeh’s car was damaged, and protesters spat at him.
WATCH: MK Ayman Odeh's vehicle attacked, spat on by violent protesters in Ness Ziona
'Cheap populism,' MK Cassif calls out Ben-Gvir's arrival at his evidentiary hearing
Netanyahu: Opposition supports ‘losing the war’ out of lust for power
Ofer Cassif expelled from Knesset for accusing IDF of war crimes
He will be suspended for six months and have his pay withheld for two weeks from November 12; this is one of the most severe punishments against an MK in recent years.
Why did the High Court let a far-right Kahanist run for office? - opinion
The implication of these observations is that the High Court made a highly questionable decision that has contributed to the mayhem that has characterized Netanyahu’s coalition ever since.
Tensions in National Unity after Gantz's absence from Cassif impeachment vote
Day after failed ousting of MK Ofer Cassif, New Hope disappointed with four Blue and White members' absence during crucial vote, deepening political rifts.
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First-ever impeachment vote likely to be repealed by Supreme Court if it passes in the Knesset plenum.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.
