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Knesset Committee Approves Ayman Odeh's Expulsion

The Knesset House Committee on Monday approved the expulsion of MK Ayman Odeh, marking a dramatic escalation in the political and legal campaign against the veteran Arab parliamentarian. The decision sets the stage for a full Knesset vote within three weeks, where a supermajority of 90 lawmakers must back the measure for it to take effect. If passed, it would represent one of the rare instances in Israeli history of a sitting Member of Knesset being forcibly removed from office. The move follows growing controversy surrounding Odeh’s alleged statements and actions, which opponents claim constitute a breach of loyalty to the state. Odeh and his supporters argue the process is politically motivated and undermines democratic representation of Arab citizens.