A Knesset committee session on a controversial bill that proposes deporting relatives of terrorists erupted into a heated altercation, involving shouting and personal insults. The session escalated after MK Ofer Cassif opposed the bill, leading to a tense exchange with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who labeled Cassif a “terrorist.”
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Following Stormy Debate, Knesset Advances Bill to Expel Family Members of ‘Terrorists’
The bill would give authority to the interior minister, after holding an arraignment, to expel the family member “to the territory of the Gaza Strip, or a different expulsion destination, depending on the circumstances.” The expulsion would apply for seven to 15 years for an Israeli citizen and 10 to 20 years for a noncitizen. According to the bill, the Israel Police has “all of the authorities given to it by law, including the authority to enter any place, remove from it any person, and use reasonable force to do so.”
The debate before the vote was heated, as far-right MKs who supported the bill accused MK Ofer Cassif (Hadash), who opposed the bill, of being a “terrorism supporter.” At one point, Knesset ushers had to physically stand between Cassif and MK Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit) who brutally attacked the Communist lawmaker.
As Cassif entered the hearing, a woman told the Cassif that he should be “ashamed of his position,” and far-right lawmakers began shouting at Cassif, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir calling him a “terrorist.” As Cassif addressed the committee, which he called a “gathering of fascists,” lawmakers screamed at him to leave and called on chairman Ofir Katz (Likud) to have him removed from the room. “Lucky you didn’t bring your pager,” one MK quipped, referring to the mass attack attributed to Israel that saw thousands of Hezbollah pagers explode on the men carrying them.”
Geheimnisverrat-Vorwurf: 105 Personen bei Taurus-Sitzung
Die «Rheinische Post» beruft sich dabei auf einen Brief der Ausschussvorsitzenden Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (FDP) an Bundestagspräsidentin Bärbel Bas (SPD). Darin heißt es demnach, an der fraglichen Sitzung hätten insgesamt etwa 105 Personen teilgenommen, «darunter zahlreiche Vertreterinnen und Vertreter der Bundesregierung und der Landesvertretungen».
«Es ist also nicht zwingend, dass die Informationsweitergabe aus dem parlamentarischen Raum erfolgt ist», schreibt die FDP-Politikerin demnach weiter. Sie bittet Bas, eine Ermächtigung zur Strafverfolgung wegen Verletzung des Dienstgeheimnisses und einer besonderen Geheimhaltungspflicht zu erteilen.
Racist Ben Gvir Warns Hadash Leader ‘Next in Line’ to Be Expelled from Knesset
Racist National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir appears to threaten Hadash MK Ayman Odeh with impeachment, tweeting out a picture of him with the message “next in line.” The photo shared by Ben Gvir shows Odeh holding the arm of Khalida Jarrar, a legislator and senior figure in the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, as she flashes a victory sign following her release from prison in September 2021. On last December 27, Jarrar was arrested again by occupation forces.
The far-right leader’s message comes hours after members of the Knesset House Committee overwhelmingly supported a motion to expel Hadash-Ta’al party lawmaker Ofer Cassif, voting 14-2 to advance his impeachment to the Knesset plenum following two days of contentious debate. During Tuesday’s debate on Cassif’s impeachment, Hadash-Ta’al MK Ahmad Tibi warned the Communist lawmaker’s ouster would “set a precedent” allowing for the impeachment of “all the Arab MKs in the Knesset.” “This is a black day for the Knesset,” Tibi declares following the vote.
Adalah: Motion to Expel Israeli Knesset Member for Supporting South Africa’s ICJ Case Is Unlawful
30/01/2024
Today, the Knesset’s House Committee voted to expel Hadash MK Ofer Cassif, based on his public support for South Africa‘s application to the ICJ accusing Israel of genocide. Adalah: The motion is a deliberate attempt to suppress political dissent against Israel‘s brutal military campaign on Gaza
“‘You can’t say that Cassif only wanted to stop the war, he’s accusing Israel of genocide,’ screams Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer ….” ? Ruckus at Knesset panel as deputy AG says expelling far-left MK lacks legal basis
Another Hadash MK Sanctioned Over Statements Against Gaza War
(15.11.2023)
Touma-Sliman, who the committee said did not apologize and did not recant her statements, is barred from Knesset committee and plenum sessions for two months, and also receives a two-week pay deduction.
On October 19, the Ethics Committee of the Knesset suspended another Communist lawmaker, MK Ofer Cassif (Hadash), for what it deemed as “anti-Israel statements after the war in Gaza broke out.” Cassif has been suspended for 45 days.
Verteidigungsausschuss (Deutscher Bundestag): Mitglieder der 20. Legislaturperiode
Die 38 Mitglieder des Ausschusses in der 20. Legislaturperiode:
Unterstützung für Ukraine: BND liefert militärisch nutzbare Daten
(28.09.2022)
Die Satellitenaufnahmen, sogenannte IMINT-Daten, stammen vom SAR Lupe System der Bundeswehr, das diese faktisch gemeinsam mit dem BND betreibt. Das System besteht aus Kleinsatelliten, die unabhängig von Tageszeit und Wetter hochauflösende Bilder erstellen können, dies auch bei dichter Wolkendecke.
Knesset begins final votes on reasonableness law, curbing court review of decisions
Advanced on a rushed timeline that only dedicated nine committee sessions to preparing the core text for a substantive amendment to one of Israel’s quasi-constitutional Basic Laws, the bill is expected to clear extensive filibusters to become law by Monday or Tuesday, in line with the coalition’s goal to show movement on its judicial overhaul program before the Knesset breaks forits summer recess on July 30
Israel Protest to Ramp Up as Knesset Plans to Continue With Judicial Overhaul
These include ones putting pressure on the head of the country’s largest federation of trade unions, with the aim of shutting down the national economy.
The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee will convene at 9:30 A.M. Sunday to continue deliberations on repealing the reasonableness standard used by courts in their review of government decisions.
Reasonableness Standard: Netanyahu Gov‘t Advances Key Judicial Overhaul Bill, Setting Stage for Nationwide Protests
Following the initial vote, the bill awaits discussion in the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, which will be held on Tuesday. The bill must clear two additional Knesset votes to pass into law.
Israel passes ‘Reasonableness Standard’ bill through first stage
Late Monday night, the Israeli parliament passed the bill through its first stage of three in the Knesset. It was planned on Tuesday to progress the bill through the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee.
„Reasonableness Standard“: Knesset Panel Greenlights Bill Key to Israel‘s Judicial Coup
Religious Zionism lawmaker Simcha Rothman, chair of the committee and a key architect of the judicial overhaul, said he intends to advance the motion which seeks to reduce the courts’ ability to overturn government decisions it deems illegal, on Tuesday afternoon, setting it up for a vote in the Knesset itself next week.
Rothman: I hope we will vote on reasonableness bill this week
A date wasn‘t given for the committee vote to send the bill to the Knesset. The new bill, the first reform legislation since the freeze in late March, would prevent judicial review of the administrative decisions of elected officials.
Israeli demonstrators escalate to blocking Haifa seaport, threaten airport access
Israeli demonstrators opposing the government‘s judicial reform blocked access to the Haifa port on Monday, with parallel rallies organized abroad. According to the organizers, the highlight of the day‘s protests will be a blockade of Ben Gurion airport in the afternoon.
The protest movement stated thousands of people were planning to protest against the resumption of work on the reform in the Knesset, scheduled to be discussed in the afternoon.
Torah study said set to be anchored in Basic Law, to cement Haredi draft exemptions
Bill planned for Knesset’s winter session is reportedly aimed at providing safety net in case High Court strikes down proposed law exempting Haredi youth from army service
Israel prepares for disruptive judicial reform protests
The State of Israel girded itself for disruptive protests against the judicial reform on Monday, with protesters blocking the Haifa Port in the morning and a large contingent of demonstrators expected at Ben Gurion airport at 5:30 p.m.
Knesset panel meets on reasonableness bill; opposition: ‘Not an appropriate day to do this’
The Knesset’s Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee restarts its discussion on constraining judicial review over the “reasonableness” of elected officials’ decisions.
Coalition said planning bill to shield overhaul legislation from future repeal bids
Fearing that their proposals to shift powers away from the courts and into politicians’ hands could be reversed by a future Knesset they don’t control, the coalition chiefs want to pass their judicial shakeup plans as amendments to existing Basic Laws, then approve a new one delineating the status of the Basic Laws and under what conditions they can be altered, the report said.
No Supreme Court means no check on government – opinion
(JUNE 29, 2023)
The sagas of who would be voted chair of the Israel Bar Association and the earlier vote to select the Knesset’s representatives to the judicial selection committee – two events that had never previously attracted significant media coverage or interest – are indications of the drama that we have witnessed over the past six months.
Israel forces launch lethal strike on West Bank’s Jenin
Israeli forces launched a large military operation in Jenin in the northern West Bank overnight Sunday, killing at least four people and injuring 27 others, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
Six Months of Protest: Tens of Thousands Rally as Israel’s Protest Movement Regains Momentum Ahead of Key Judicial Coup Vote
Tens of thousands of people protested around the country for the 26th week, with most of the speakers at these demonstrations invoking the “reasonableness standard,” a clause that gives the Supreme Court the power to block government decisions that it finds unreasonable.
On Monday, the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee is to hold its first vote on a law that would “reduce” the courts’ power to apply the reasonableness standard, a bill they began deliberating on earlier this week.
Netanyahu Unleashes His Coalition to Go on the Offensive and Finish Up the Coup
Once again, the Knesset Constitution Committee is issuing press statements under an outrageous, inflated slogan: “Zion will be redeemed through law – restoring justice to the legal system.” And in their wake, the circus in the committee was slated to resume on Wednesday, when MKs were to begin discussing legislation to restrict the Supreme Court’s ability to overturn government decisions it deems unreasonable. The meeting was canceled at the last minute only due to Tuesday’s terror attack.
This may be the biggest achievement of Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Constitution Committee chairman Simcha Rothman – their appalling plan, which has failed decisively on every front and has been rejected with disgust by most Israelis, is still alive and kicking.
No Rest Until the Judicial Coup Is Completely Shelved
Effective public diplomacy and political organization resulted in several coalition MKs showing national responsibility: In the secret ballot, they joined with the opposition in voting for an opposition MK on the committee. This expansion of the ranks of the coup’s opponents is good news for the battle to save democracy.
Knesset committee okays bill sharply limiting judicial review; opposition: ‘Putsch’
Opposition lawmakers boycotted the final votes in committee approving the bill for its first reading in the Knesset plenum, after Rothman granted only one MK from each Knesset faction the right to speak for five minutes.
“This is a dictatorship and the silencing of people’s opinions, we won’t be part of it. Vote among yourselves” shouted Hadash MK Ofer Cassif at Rothman.
“This is a regime putsch!” Yisrael Beytenu Yulia Malinovsky fumed before leaving the committee room.
In Key Vote on Weakening Judiciary, Netanyahu Aims to Assuage Far Right, Steal a March on Left
In the Knesset next week, the new hard-right cabinet will launch its efforts to increase the government‘s representation on the Judicial Appointments Committee, the first plank in a bid to sap the strength of the Supreme Court
As Israel Descends Into Chaos, Clowns Are Running the Circus
Anyone who derives pleasure from crudely splashing filthy water around, anyone interested in seeing what a crazy circus looks like, one that drives everyone mad and gives its audience a neurosis and a massive headache, is invited to come to the Knesset Constitution Committee, where discussions are being held on the coup against our system of government (which its sponsors dub “legal reform”).
Day #31 in Israel‘s deterioration to a less democratic state: Votes on the judicial coup will begin tomorrow -in the committee and on Monday in the plenum
(07.02.2023)
Unterstützung für Ukraine: BND liefert militärisch nutzbare Daten
(28.09.2022)
Die Informationen, die der BND mit Billigung der Bundesregierung an den ukrainischen Geheimdienst übermittelt, umfassen neben Analysen, beispielsweise zu Kampfkraft und Moral russischer Einheiten in der Ukraine, auch abgehörte Funksprüche und Mobiltelefonate sowie Satellitenbilder. Diese BND-Berichte können der Ukraine bei der Vorbereitung militärischer Operationen helfen.
The Chancellor‘s briefing with Tory MPs has finished. A Government source said Mr Hunt „emphasised the need for stability and said that the PM should be commended for changing tack in the face of the deteriorating global economic situation“
Nach Besuch in der Ukraine: Parlamentarier für schnelles Ölembargo
Nach ihrem Besuch in der Ukraine haben drei führende deutsche Parlamentarier der Ampel-Koalition von Deutschland und der EU weitere Maßnahmen gegen Russland gefordert. „Die EU soll schnellstmöglich ein Ölembargo gegen Russland verhängen“, sagte der Vorsitzende des Auswärtigen Ausschusses, Michael Roth.
Ja, stimmt. Wir sind mit einer Delegation von Mitgliedern im Verteidigungsausschuss in Israel und informieren uns auch über militärische Verteidigungssysteme. Aber zur Klarstellung: wir kaufen hier nichts ein…
Wenn Experten wissen, dass sie nichts wissen
Ein Ausschnitt aus einer öffentlichen Anhörung des Gesundheitsausschusses zum Infektionsschutzgesetz gibt ein sehr befremdliches Schauspiel wieder. Die offiziellen Experten geben zu, dass sie nichts wissen.
Anhörung im Gesundheitsausschuss: Experten streiten über Impfpflicht
Die Corona-Impfpflicht soll kommen – das ist die Haltung von Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (SPD), die er nach der jüngsten Bund-Länder-Runde vergangenen Donnerstag bekräftigte. Allerdings bleibt völlig unklar, wie die Impfpflicht konkret aussehen soll, und ob sich dafür eine parlamentarische Mehrheit fände
„Die wussten nichts, hatten keine Zahl parat“
„Ich war sehr verwundert, dass, nachdem ich die Zahlen genannt habe, kein einziger mehr irgendeine Frage zu meinen Zahlen stellte. Allerdings gab es eine feste Reihenfolge, es hätte quasi nur noch die Links-Fraktion, die danach kam, Fragen stellen können, weil die eine Redezeit hatten, die danach angesetzt war. Die Redezeit der anderen wurde für andere Sachverständige genutzt.“
Finanzausschuss zu FIU-Razzia: Scholz‘ offene Flanke
Wie ernst oder nicht diese Warnungen im kürzlich durchsuchten Justiz- und Finanzministerium genommen wurden, diese Frage treibt die Abgeordneten in der heutigen Sondersitzung um. „Die Missstände bei der Geldwäschebekämpfung sind erdrückend und im Lichte der jüngsten Enthüllungen fordern wir jetzt Antworten auf schwierige Fragen“, sagt Markus Herbrand, FDP-Obmann im Finanzausschuss. „Ich fordere eine lückenlose Aufklärung über die Verfehlungen im Verantwortungsbereich von Finanzminister Scholz.“
Seibert: „Kein Grund dazu“: Kubicki fordert Rücktritte nach Kabul
Aufarbeitung derzeit nicht erwünscht
Zu spät gehandelt, zu schlecht vorbereitet: In Afghanistan hat die Bundesregierung viele Fehler gemacht und zugegeben. Interesse an einer Aufarbeitung hat sie derzeit nicht.