Ayman Odeh
Role at the time: Hadash Knesset member and former party leader
Condemned
Statement summary
Odeh condemns the move to exclude Abu Shehadeh as part of an attack on democracy. He criticizes the court for pressing an Arab candidate to withdraw his candidacy. English translation: The disqualification of my colleague Sami Abu Shehadeh is the final step in the regime coup.
“פסילתו של חברי סמי אבו שחאדה היא הצעד הסופי בהפיכה המשטרית”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Odeh condemns pressure on Abu Shehadeh to withdrawOriginal Hebrew post; opening paragraphs and later discussion of the court hearing.
The speaker criticizes the move to exclude Abu Shehadeh after the October 1 hearing. His description of a decision is his own characterization.
Why we used this label
Odeh explicitly condemns Abu Shehadeh being excluded and the court request that he withdraw.