Arab party candidate under pressure to withdraw over sexual harassment allegations

Reports indicate that seven women have filed complaints of sexual harassment against Jafar Farah, the fourth candidate on the Joint List. Despite these allegations, the Hadash party, which is part of the coalition, has not yet taken action to remove him from the electoral ticket. This situation has led to mounting pressure on the party to force his withdrawal. The Times of Israel reports that these allegations emerge amid ongoing debates regarding the moral fitness of political candidates in Israel. As of now, the Hadash party has not issued an official response to these demands.