Government Legal Advisor, Attorney General Urge Supreme Court to Uphold Ban on Sami Abed Al-Rahman's Candidacy
Israel's Attorney General and the government's legal advisor have formally requested the Supreme Court to uphold the Central Elections Committee's decision to disqualify Sami Abed Al-Rahman, former Knesset member and head of the National Democratic Assembly party, from running in the upcoming elections. The joint statement, submitted ahead of a Thursday court hearing, cited Abed Al-Rahman's support for armed struggle against Israel, specifically referencing the October 7th Hamas attacks, as the basis for the disqualification.
The legal officials argued that an article published by Abed Al-Rahman on October 8, 2023, one day after the Hamas assault began and while it was ongoing, demonstrated support for the terrorist organization's armed struggle against Israel. They stated that Abed Al-Rahman's actions fall squarely within the grounds for disqualification stipulated in Israel's Basic Law: The Knesset.
Furthermore, the statement contended that Abed Al-Rahman's explanation for the "difficult statements" made in his article was insufficient and did not adequately address the central objections raised against him. The Attorney General and legal advisor believe his candidacy should be invalidated due to these expressed views.
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