Minister Confronts Joint List Chairman in Knesset During Swearing-In
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir confronted the Chairman of the Joint List, Jabareen, during the Knesset's swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday. Ben-Gvir questioned Jabareen's allegiance, asking if it was to Hamas. The exchange occurred as new Knesset members took their oaths of office in the presence of the President and Knesset Speaker.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir questioned the allegiance of Joint List Chairman Jabareen during the Knesset swearing-in.
- Ben-Gvir asked Jabareen "To whom do you pledge allegiance, to Hamas?"
- The confrontation occurred during the official oath-taking ceremony for the 26th Knesset.
- President Isaac Herzog and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana were present at the event.
- This marked the first significant clash in the newly convened Knesset.
The 26th Knesset experienced its first confrontation Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony for its members. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir directed a sharp question at the Chairman of the Joint List, Jabareen, asking, "To whom do you pledge allegiance, to Hamas?" Ben-Gvir posed the question directly to Jabareen as Knesset members were called one by one to take their oath of allegiance. The ceremony, which marks the official opening of the new Knesset, was attended by President Isaac Herzog and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
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