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Israeli Minister Seeks to Disqualify Arab Lawmaker Over October 7 Support
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By יצחק וייס
First reported by Now 14 · 1 hour ago
What happened
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has requested the disqualification of Arab lawmaker Sami Abu Shehadeh from the Knesset. The petition cites Abu Shehadeh's alleged praise for the October 7 Hamas attack and his description of the attackers as "resistance fighters."
- 01Minister Ben-Gvir seeks to disqualify lawmaker Sami Abu Shehadeh from Knesset.
- 02The request cites Abu Shehadeh's alleged support for the October 7 Hamas attack.
- 03Abu Shehadeh reportedly called the attack a "significant historical event."
- 04The petition argues he denied Israel's Jewish character and supported armed struggle.
- 05Ben-Gvir called for an end to terror supporters in the Knesset.
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