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HCJ: Feiglin’s Crimes Were Free of Moral Turpitude

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“The High Court of Justice rejected the petition of Attorney-General Menahem Mazuz that claimed a previous ruling clearing Moshe Feiglin’s crimes were free of moral turpitude was incorrect.”

“Feiglin was convicted in 1997 for “seditious acts and publications and unlawful assembly” during his protests against the Oslo Accords.”

“By upholding the earlier ruling, the High Court allowed Feiglin to serve in the next Knesset.” read more

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Likud Judge Rules: No Dishonor in Feiglin’s Conviction

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“The chairman of the Central Likud Elections Committee Judge Tzvi Cohen ruled Tuesday that Moshe Feiglin’s conviction in the early 90s cannot be considered ‘dishonorable’ or categorized as constituting ‘moral turpitude.‘”

Feiglin Formally Removed Himself From Knesset Primaries

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Feiglin Set to Drop Out of Likud Race

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“Moshe Feiglin is set to hold a press conference Sunday where he’s expected to announce he is dropping out of the Likud primaries race.”

“Feiglin associates told Ynet the decision was taken after senior Likud figures told them recent changes in the party’s charter were meant to remove criminals, rather than Feiglin, from the Likud.”

“His associates said Friday that the press conference is aimed at ‘finally closing this chapter and coming down to terms with all those who exploited his power in the past and have recently tried to harm him.‘” read more

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“According to sources close to Moshe Feiglin, recently defeated in Likud party primaries by Binyamin Netanyahu, Feiglin had not initially intended to run for a Knesset seat. However, moves by party chairman Netanyahu to have Feiglin ousted from the Likud have convinced the Manhigut Yehudit(Jewish Leadership) faction leader that he should offer his candidacy.”

“According to the sources, Feiglin had intended to lower his profile after the primaries and influence the party from outside the Knesset. Michael Puah, a Manhigut Yehudit director, was to run for a Likud parliamentary seat in internal elections, as Puah is a known figure among Likud members.” read more

Earlier news reports today, such as the one included in this post [1] , declared that Uzi Landau stood against attempts by Netanyahu, Shalom to oust Moshe Feiglin from Likud. What inside pressure accounts for the turn-around traced below and why? MB

[4]Landau Says He Agrees With Bibi’s Ploy to Oust Feiglin

[3]Is Landau Zigzagging?

[2]Netanyahu: Landau Supports Ousting Feiglin

Also, in wondering about the cause of Uzi Landau’s Zig-Zags, one might consider this great article from Attila Somfalvi, from Ynet of all places; read more

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Shalom Adamantly Opposed to Feiglin Faction

Landau Opposes Move to Oust Feiglin

Netanyahu, Feiglin Head Toward Clash Over Likud Election List

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“Moshe Feiglin, head of the Jewish Leadership faction in Likud, announced on Friday that he will run for a spot on the Likud’s Knesset list, after failing to persuade party leader Benjamin Netanyahu to back off trying to oust him.”

“‘We opened doors for Bibi, but he wouldn’t listen. He’s going head-to-head. Now we’ll fight him,’ Feiglin associates said on Saturday.” read more

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Netanyahu Offers Feiglin a Deal

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“Likud chairman Binyamin Netanyahu ended his efforts to expel right-wing activist Moshe Feiglin from the Likud on Thursday, just two days after he announced a quest to purge the Likud of ‘negative elements.'”

“Netanyahu offered Feiglin a deal whereby he would agree to not expel him from the party in return for Feiglin dropping his race for a slot on the Likud’s Knesset list, Likud sources said.” read more

This report follows-up on the previous report concerning Bibi’s attempt to oust Moshe Feiglin from Likud.

Netanyahu Bid: Push Off Primaries to Get Feiglin Out

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“Netanyahu has met with Tzvi Cohen, the Likud’s Election Committee chairman, who approved the initiative. It involves a change to the party’s constitution that would ban anyone with a criminal record and a jail sentence of at least three months from running for Knesset. ”

“In Nov. 1997, Feiglin – as leader of the anti-Oslo Zo Artzeinu (This is Our Land) organization – was sentenced to six months in prison, which he was permitted to convert to six months of public service. He had been convicted two months earlier of ‘sedition’ for organizing massive road blockades in the framework of anti-Oslo protests in 1994.” read more

Netanyahu: Likud is on Road Back to Power

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“Netanyahu swept to a comfortable victory in the Likud chairmanship race, as his main rival Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom conceded defeat in a phone conversation with him…”

“The vote count stood at 98 percent on Tuesday morning, with results falling within Channel 1 margin of error: Netanyahu’s lead stood at 44.6 percent to Shalom’s 33 percent. Feiglin received 15 percent while Katz got 8.7 percent.”

“Feiglin’s surprisingly strong showing prompted many outside the party to criticize the Likud’s turn to the right. Finance Minister Ehud Olmert, a member of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s Kadima party, told Israel Radio the Likud had become an extreme right-wing, uncompromising party.” read more