Minister Ben-Gvir and Arab MKs Clash in Knesset Entrance
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- Minister Ben-Gvir and MKs Tibi and Cassif had a verbal clash.
- The argument occurred at the Knesset entrance on Monday.
- Ben-Gvir reportedly called Cassif 'a piece of a terrorist'.
- Cassif and another MK reportedly called Ben-Gvir 'a small, filthy Nazi'.
- The clash preceded a debate on disqualifying MK Cassif.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir engaged in a heated verbal confrontation with Arab Members of Knesset (MKs) Ahmad Tibi and Ofer Cassif at the entrance to a Knesset plenum session on Monday. The dispute occurred as lawmakers were entering to discuss a request to disqualify Cassif from running in the upcoming elections.
During the exchange, Ben-Gvir reportedly shouted "a piece of a terrorist" at Cassif. In response, Cassif and fellow MK Walid Taha (who was also present and referred to as Jabareen in the original text, likely a transcription error or alternative name) reportedly called Ben-Gvir "a small, filthy Nazi."
MK Tibi also directed sharp words at Ben-Gvir, stating, "Every dog has its day," a Hebrew idiom implying that Ben-Gvir's time in power will eventually end. The confrontation highlights the deep political divisions and animosity present within the Israeli parliament, particularly concerning issues related to security, Palestinian rights, and the ongoing conflict.
The incident took place before a plenum session where a disqualification request against MK Cassif was to be debated. Cassif, a member of the Hadash party, has faced criticism for his statements and actions perceived by some as anti-Israel.
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