New MK's First Speech Sparks Heated Knesset Confrontation
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
New Knesset Member Omri Ronen, a leader of the "Brothers in Arms" movement, delivered his first speech, criticizing the coalition and Speaker Amir Ohana. His remarks led to a heated exchange with Likud MKs Tali Gottlieb, Almog Cohen, and David Pater. Ronen accused the coalition of disgracing him and his fellow protesters, while the opposing MKs heckled him during his address.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- MK Omri Ronen attacked the coalition and Speaker Amir Ohana in his first Knesset speech.
- Ronen, a leader of the "Brothers in Arms" movement, accused the coalition of disgrace.
- His speech triggered a heated confrontation with Likud MKs Tali Gottlieb, Almog Cohen, and David Pater.
- Ronen cited his experiences as a reservist and from a bereaved family during his address.
- The confrontation occurred during Ronen's inaugural speech in the Knesset plenum.
New Member of Knesset Omri Ronen, from the Democrats party and a prominent leader of the "Brothers in Arms" protest movement, delivered his inaugural speech in the Knesset on Wednesday, immediately launching a sharp attack on the coalition. Ronen, who was invited to speak by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, directly responded to Ohana's welcoming remarks. "It's nice, Mr. Speaker, that you are congratulating me, after you have disgraced me, my family, my friends, the heroic brothers and sisters in arms who went and saved people from hell on October 7th," Ronen stated. His words ignited a storm in the plenum, drawing interjections from Likud MKs Tali Gottlieb, Almog Cohen, and David Pater. Despite the interruptions, Ronen continued his criticism, stating, "You threw me out of here again and again, as a reservist, as a fighter, as a bereaved family." He concluded his speech by addressing the hecklers, saying, "You know how I know we won? Because you are shouting like this."
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