Candidate Seeks Trial Delay Citing Election Campaign
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Yosef Haddad, a candidate in an upcoming election and a defendant in a weapons charge, has requested a trial delay, citing his involvement in his election campaign. The prosecution and the lawyer for the co-defendant oppose the delay, arguing that the election should not affect court proceedings. Haddad is accused of firing his weapon during a road incident in Tel Aviv in August 2025, while the co-defendant is charged with assault. A judge will now decide on the request.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Yosef Haddad, a defendant in a weapons case, requested a trial delay due to his election campaign.
- Haddad is running as the second candidate for the 'Amcha Israel' party.
- The prosecution and the co-defendant's lawyer oppose the delay request.
- Haddad is accused of firing his gun during a road confrontation in Tel Aviv.
- The co-defendant, Ibrahim Shorfi, is charged with assault for allegedly spitting.
- A judge will decide whether to grant the delay for the trial scheduled for Sunday.
A trial for Yosef Haddad, accused of firing his gun during a road confrontation in Tel Aviv, is scheduled to proceed on Sunday, unless the court grants his request for a postponement. Haddad, who is running as the second candidate on the 'Amcha Israel' list, claims he is fully occupied with his election campaign. The prosecution and the lawyer for the second defendant in the case oppose the delay.
Haddad was indicted in August 2025 on charges of reckless and negligent handling of a weapon. The indictment alleges that during the confrontation, Haddad fired his weapon. Also on trial is Ibrahim Shorfi, the scooter rider involved in the incident, who is accused of assault for allegedly spitting at Haddad through his car window.
Shorfi's lawyer, Ramzi Katilat, argued against the delay, stating that his client has no interest in Haddad's election campaign and that running for office should not be grounds for rescheduling court dates. The prosecution also requested the hearing proceed as planned, citing numerous previous delays and the need to advance the legal process.
Haddad's lawyer, Ephraim Damari, submitted the request, noting that the elections are approximately two weeks away and that his client is dedicating all his time and energy to his campaign. Damari argued that Haddad cannot attend the hearing and give it the necessary attention under these circumstances. He also indicated his support for the court's suggestion of mediation to resolve the case.
The parties are now awaiting a decision from Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court Judge Yaron Gat.
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