Likud MK Afif Abed filed a petition to the High Court of Justice on Wednesday, challenging the Likud party court's decision that bars sitting MKs from running in district primaries, according to a report. The petition adds a named figure to the legal challenge against the internal party ruling.
Likud MK Afif Abed on Wednesday filed a petition with the High Court of Justice, challenging the Likud party court's decision that prohibits sitting MKs from competing in district primaries unless they resign their Knesset seats. The petition, reported by The Zioneer, names the MK as the latest figure to challenge the internal ruling.
The party court's decision, issued last week, has sparked a flurry of legal activity. Earlier today, The Zioneer reported that an unnamed MK had filed a similar petition. Multiple other appeals and petitions have been submitted to the party court and the High Court over the past month, as the party's internal processes face legal scrutiny.
The High Court has not yet issued a ruling on the petition. The internal party dispute continues to unfold ahead of the scheduled primaries.
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