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Israeli-Arab lawmakers removed from Pence speech after protesting
Source: The Hill
BY REBECCA SAVRANSKY - 01/22/18 08:46 AM EST
Israeli-Arab lawmakers were removed from a speech by Vice President Mike Pence in the Knesset after taking out signs and protesting.
Several members of the Israeli parliament stood up to protest at the beginning of Pence's speech, according to a pool report.
They were escorted out by security.
In a video posted of the incident, several people could be seen holding up signs.
Haaretz reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with others, applauded as the lawmakers were removed.
Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/370061-israeli-arab-lawmakers-removed-from-pence-israel-speech-after
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Opposition party being dragged out to cheers and applause from the Retrumplicans.
That sure as hell seems like where we're going.
