Ofer Cassif
Profile
Ofer Cassif is an Israeli politician and academic who has served as a member of the Knesset since 2019, representing the Hadash coalition. A committed Marxist and member of the Communist Party of Israel, he is known for his vocal opposition to Zionism, the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, and government policies regarding the Gaza war. Before entering parliament, he pursued an extensive academic career in political philosophy, earning a PhD from the London School of Economics and teaching at several Israeli institutions. Throughout his political tenure, he has focused on labor rights, social welfare, and civil rights, while frequently engaging in high-profile confrontations with parliamentary authorities over his political stances.
Details
- Born
- 1964-12-25 · 61 years old
- Birth place
- Rishon LeZion, Israel
- Education
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem, London School of Economics, Columbia University
- Career
- Academic, political science lecturer, parliamentary aide
