Lieberman Criticizes Arab MKs for Leaving Knesset During National Anthem
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, head of Yisrael Beiteinu, criticized Arab members of Knesset for leaving the plenum during Israel's national anthem at the 26th Knesset's opening. He questioned forming a government with them, posting a picture of MK Ahmad Tibi. The controversy also involved MK Mansour Abbas, who stood for the anthem but did not sing.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman criticized Arab MKs for leaving the Knesset plenum during the national anthem.
- The incident occurred during the opening ceremony of the 26th Knesset.
- Lieberman questioned the possibility of forming a government with these MKs.
- MK Ahmad Tibi was pictured by Lieberman in a post about the incident.
- MK Mansour Abbas stood for the anthem but did not sing.
Avigdor Lieberman, head of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has strongly criticized Arab members of Knesset (MKs) who exited the plenum hall during the playing of Israel's national anthem, "Hatikvah." The incident occurred during the opening ceremony of the 26th Knesset.
Lieberman posted a picture of MK Ahmad Tibi speaking in the Knesset, accompanied by the question, "Do you want to form a government with them?" This was in reference to members of the Joint List who left the hall while the anthem was being played.
Lieberman's remarks followed controversy sparked by the departure of several Arab MKs from the hall. During the same event, MK Mansour Abbas remained standing while the anthem was played but did not sing along.
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