Posted 1/29/2024, 11:01:00 AM
Israeli Lawmakers Debate Expelling MK Over Controversial Gaza Statement
- Israeli lawmakers debate expelling left-wing MK Ofer Cassif for supporting South Africa's accusation that Israel commits genocide in Gaza
- 85 MKs signed petition to impeach Cassif, more than the 70 signatures needed to proceed
- At least 90 MKs must support impeachment in Knesset vote for it to pass
- Cassif argues he opposes war but does not support Hamas armed struggle
- Knesset has never before impeached a member; closest was MK who resigned before impeachment vote