Ex-IDF Chief Eisenkot's Party Backs Banning Arab MK
The 'Yashar' party, led by former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, announced its support for disqualifying Sami Abu Shehadeh, chairman of the Balad party, from running in the Knesset elections. The decision comes in response to Abu Shehadeh's past statements following the October 7th Hamas attack.
Eisenkot's party cited Abu Shehadeh's description of the Hamas assault as a "historically important event militarily, politically, and strategically." They stated that such remarks, made on October 8th, cannot be erased by a clarification post nearly three years later, especially after the scale of the massacre and hostage-taking became known.
While "Yashar" is not part of the voting body responsible for disqualifications, its endorsement signals a significant stance on the matter. This move aligns "Yashar" with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has also advocated for Abu Shehadeh's disqualification.
The Central Elections Committee is expected to review the candidacy of Abu Shehadeh, who represents the Balad party, an Arab political party in Israel. The committee has the authority to disqualify candidates based on incitement to racism or support for terrorism.
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