Ben Gvir Cites Oct. 7 Victims in Knesset Candidacy Challenge
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- Minister Ben Gvir argued to disqualify Balad chairman Abu Shehadeh from Knesset.
- Ben Gvir cited 1,163 victims of the Oct. 7 attacks in his argument.
- He stated he would be the voice for the victims.
- The case was heard by the High Court of Justice.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, appearing in his capacity as a lawyer, argued before the High Court of Justice on Tuesday to disqualify Sami Abu Shehadeh, chairman of the Balad party, from running for the Knesset. Ben Gvir stated that he was not alone in his legal challenge, but was representing the voices of 1,163 victims of the October 7th Hamas attacks.
"I will give voice to them and be their mouth," Ben Gvir declared to the justices, listing the victims as "women, children, babies, female observers, soldiers, female soldiers, Israel Police officers, Druze citizens, Arabs, residents of the Gaza envelope, celebrants of Nova, Sderot, Ofakim."
He emphasized that these victims, unable to stand themselves, would point an accusing finger at Abu Shehadeh and declare "I accuse." Ben Gvir's legal action on behalf of his party, Otzma Yehudit, seeks to bar Abu Shehadeh from the upcoming elections.
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