MK Cassif: Conviction Not Surprising, System Biased for 'Score-Settling'
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Member of Knesset Ofer Cassif was convicted of assaulting a police officer, a verdict he called unsurprising and part of a political persecution. Cassif stated the conviction is an attempt to silence those who oppose the occupation and advocate for peace. He believes the legal system is biased and used for political score-settling, orchestrated by Kahanists. Cassif vowed the ruling would not silence him or end his struggle.
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- MK Ofer Cassif was convicted of assaulting a police officer.
- Cassif called the conviction unsurprising and part of political persecution.
- He stated the legal system is biased and used for political score-settling.
- Cassif attributed the orchestration of this to "Kahanists."
- He vowed the ruling would not silence him or end his struggle.
Member of Knesset Ofer Cassif stated that his conviction for assaulting a police officer was not surprising to him or anyone else. He characterized the conviction, along with previous attempts to disqualify him, as part of an ongoing political persecution against those who oppose the occupation and advocate for democracy, justice, and peace. Cassif asserted that using the court system to silence opposition will not end the struggle or mute their voices, but rather highlights the system's bias and its mobilization for political score-settling, orchestrated by "Kahanists," many of whom he described as serial offenders.
Cassif's remarks came after his conviction for the assault, which he views as a tool to suppress dissent. He believes this legal action is intended to intimidate and silence individuals who speak out against the occupation and its alleged perpetrators. The MK emphasized his commitment to continuing the fight for his stated ideals, regardless of legal challenges.
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