Ofer Cassif

Israeli envoy to US condemns settler violence in West Bank, invokes Torah justice

Leiter connected his criticism of the violence to the Jewish commandment of settling the Land of Israel, arguing that the principle also carries a responsibility to uphold justice.

ISRAELI AMBASSADOR to the US Yechiel Leiter in the Oval Office seen at the White House in April 2026.
Hadash-Ta'al MK Ofer Cassif says the IDF attempted to delay him from entering Kusra by declaring it a 'closed military zone,' August 14, 2026.

'This is what occupation looks like': MK Cassif says IDF tried to prevent him from entering Kusra

 MK Ofer Cassif attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 21, 2026.

Jewish MK Ofer Cassif decries Operation Roaring Lion, warns of regional impact

An illustration of a soldier suffering with mental health difficulties.

IDF soldier suicide attempts spike to 279 since 2024, Knesset report reveals


Israel's Knesset could be set to impeach an MK for the first time ever

First-ever impeachment vote likely to be repealed by Supreme Court if it passes in the Knesset plenum.

 MK Ofer Cassif, Palestinians and left wing activists protest in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, on September 8, 2023

Far-left MK Ofer Cassif impeached by Knesset Home Committee

The impeachment will now be put to a vote in the Knesset plenum, where a minimum of 90 MKs must vote in favor of it.

 MK's vote on the request to remove MK Ofer Cassif from office, during a House committee meeting  at the Knesset, January 30, 2024

'Far-left lawmaker's support of genocide claim not enough for impeachment'

To proceed to a vote in the Knesset plenum, at least three-quarters of the committee members must vote in favor of Cassif's impeachment.

 MK Ofer Cassif attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on January 30, 2024

Knesset Home Committee debates expulsion of MK Cassif

At least 90 members of Knesset must support Cassif's expulsion to proceed to a vote. The Knesset has never before impeached a fellow member.

 MK Ofer Cassif  attends  a "55 years of occupation" conference in the Knesset, Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem on June 08 2022

European MPs call for EU to oppose removal of Hadash MK Ofer Cassif

Hadash MK Ofer Cassif's expulsion is being sought by Israel Beitenu Chairman MK Oded Forrer for Cassif's support of South Africa's ICJ case against Israel.

 MK Ofer Cassif  attends  a "55 years of occupation" conference in the Knesset, Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem on June 08 2022

Otzma Yehudit MK Almog Cohen interrogated by Lahav 433

The interrogation against Cohen was under suspicion of assault, injuring another person in 2013 while he was serving as a police officer.

  Otzma Yehudit MK Almog Cohen and right wing activists protest against a demonstration of Israeli-Arab students and activists against the Israeli army operation in Jenin, at the Tel Aviv University on January 30, 2023.

Far-left Israeli MK Ofer Cassif to be indicted for assaulting police officer

Cassif was charged for a filmed May 2022 altercation in which he can be seen beating an Israel Police officer.

 MK Ofer Cassif who was allegedly attacked by Israeli police officers during a protest on Friday, arrives to file a complaint at the Police Internal Investigations Department, in Jerusalem on April 11, 2021

Israeli far-left lawmaker joins Gaza genocide lawsuit at ICJ

Several MKs have condemned his actions, including MK Sharon Nir of Yisrael Beiteinu, who suggested he resign from the Knesset.

 MK Ofer Cassif speaks during a protest of Palestinians and left-wing activists against the Evyatar outpost, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on February 18, 2022.

Radical left-wing MK disparaged IDF troops during war, Btsalmo charges

Knesset members typically enjoy expanded freedom of speech due to their role in the legislative process, although during wartime this is restricted.

 MK Ofer Cassif speaks during a protest of Palestinians and left-wing activists against the Evyatar outpost, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on February 18, 2022.

Cassif: Knife Hamas stuck in my heart is twisted by hands of keyboard warriors

For years, the right-wing governments avoided overthrowing the Hamas regime, even transferring funds to it in order to facilitate a favorable political situation for the deepening of the occupation.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu sits in the Knesset plenum, earlier this week. Operation Shield and Arrow fell short of his claims of a new equation against Islamic Jihad and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, says the writer.