Right-wing organization appeals to Attorney General: Expedite Ofer Cassif's trial

The right-wing organization 'Betzalmo' has appealed to the Attorney General, demanding an acceleration of the verdict in the trial of MK Ofer Cassif, claiming that the prosecution acted similarly in the case of Michael Ben Ari ahead of the previous elections. The organization demands equality in treatment.

The right-wing organization 'Betzalmo' has appealed to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, demanding action to expedite the verdict in the trial of MK Ofer Cassif. The appeal comes following a decision last week by Judge Ron Solkin of the Central District Court, who determined that the prosecution accelerated the collection of investigation materials in the case of Dr. Michael Ben Ari due to the approaching elections. In his decision, the judge noted that internal prosecution correspondence explicitly referenced Ben Ari's candidacy in the elections and the need to expedite the proceedings for that reason. Cassif is accused of assaulting a police officer during a protest in 2022; the legal proceedings in his case have concluded and the parties are awaiting the verdict. If convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude, it could have implications for his ability to run in the upcoming elections. The organization argues that 'one law must apply to all candidates' and demands that the prosecution file a request to advance the delivery of the verdict due to the circumstances. The article presents the appeal as a call for equality in treatment, drawing a comparison between the two cases.