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Ben Gvir, Gottlieb Clash with Tibi Over Balad Leader's Knesset Candidacy
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First reported by 0404 · 2 hours ago
What happened
During a Central Elections Committee hearing on disqualifying Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh from the Knesset, Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and MK Tali Gottlieb engaged in a vocal confrontation with MK Ahmad Tibi, accusing him of supporting terror. The hearing focused on allegations of incitement and the need for stricter enforcement against those who identify with terrorism.
- 01Ben Gvir and Gottlieb clashed with Tibi over Abu Shehadeh's Knesset candidacy.
- 02Tibi accused lawmakers of targeting Arab politicians on the podium.
- 03Ben Gvir and Gottlieb called Tibi a terrorist and terror supporter.
- 04The committee discussed disqualifying Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh.
- 05The push to disqualify Abu Shehadeh intensified after October 7th.
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