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Several MKs removed from Knesset plenum as Ayman Odeh speaks ahead of vote to expel him
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Likud MK Nissim Vaturi and Yesh Atid MK Yaron Levi are kicked out of the Knesset plenum for interrupting a speech by Hadash-Ta’al chairman Ayman Odeh, ahead of a scheduled vote on his expulsion from the Knesset.
Also removed are Otzma Yehudit’s Almog Cohen and Likud MK Tally Gotliv.
Addressing lawmakers, Odeh says that those seeking his expulsion from parliament are “fascists and Kahanists,” prompting jeers and insults in return.
“Go to Gaza,” one MK screams, as Odeh continues to speak after the Vaturi and Levi are removed. “You represent Hamas,” another calls out.
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