Disqualification of Ofer Cassif: How Can an MK Who Attacked a Police Officer Continue to Serve? | Avishai Grinzaig

Commentator Avishai Grinzaig criticizes the prolonged legal proceedings against MK Ofer Cassif, who was documented attacking a police officer 4.5 years ago. Cassif ran over the officer's foot and slapped him, but the case has not yet concluded. Grinzaig notes that Cassif should have been convicted and disqualified from running, but the legal system has failed.

Legal commentator Avishai Grinzaig analyzes the case of MK Ofer Cassif, who was documented attacking a police officer during a protest in Hebron in May 2022. Cassif ran over the officer's foot with his car and then slapped him. Despite clear documentation from two angles, the legal proceedings have continued for over 4.5 years. Grinzaig notes that it took 3 months for the Attorney General to authorize an investigation, the indictment was only filed in February 2024, and there is still no verdict. He claims that the State Attorney refused to approve a plea deal that had already been formulated, and that Cassif continues to serve in the Knesset. Grinzaig harshly criticizes the Israeli legal system, which he says is not functioning properly.