EU Lawmakers Rally to Defend Israeli MK Facing Expulsion Over Backing ICJ Case Against Israel
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Hadash MK Ofer Cassif's expulsion from the Knesset is being sought by MK Oded Forrer for supporting South Africa's ICJ case against Israel.
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A group of 17 MEPs petitioned the EU to oppose the expulsion, calling Cassif a peace activist whose views align with EU policy.
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The MEPs said Cassif's expulsion would open up other dissenting MKs to possible removal.
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They call on the EU to oppose Cassif’s expulsion and continue supporting democratic rights in Israel.
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Cassif would need 90 MKs to vote for expulsion out of 120 for it to take effect.