Far-Right Minister Ben-Gvir Confronted Outside Supreme Court
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
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- Minister Ben-Gvir involved in clashes outside Supreme Court.
- Protesters rallied in support of Arab candidates facing disqualification.
- Supreme Court hearing on disqualifying candidates from elections.
- Sami Abu Shehadeh and Ofer Cassif mentioned as candidates.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was involved in altercations outside the Supreme Court on Sunday, shortly before a hearing on a petition to disqualify Arab Knesset Member Sami Abu Shehadeh. The incident occurred as protesters gathered outside the court to express solidarity with Arab lists and candidates, including Abu Shehadeh and Ofer Cassif. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing petitions concerning the disqualification of candidates and lists from participating in the upcoming Knesset elections, with the case against Abu Shehadeh being a prominent one.
The hearing was scheduled to address the petition filed against Abu Shehadeh, alongside other appeals related to electoral eligibility. Ben-Gvir's arrival at the court coincided with the demonstration, leading to the clashes in the court's plaza.
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