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BREAKING News: Two Israeli Knesset members expelled after disrupting Trump speech Follow live updates from Trump’s address⤵️

What Happened
During US President Donald Trump’s address at the Knesset in Jerusalem, two parliamentarians stood up, held signs reading “Recognise Palestine,” and loudly interrupted the session.
The lawmakers were Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif, both from the Hadash (left-wing / Arab-Jewish coalition) party.
Security swiftly intervened and expelled them from the chamber.
Trump responded to the removal by quipping, “That was very efficient,” before resuming his speech.
The Knesset Speaker later apologized to Trump, and order was restored in the hall.
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🔍 Why It Matters
The disruption underscores deep tensions over the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and competing narratives of legitimacy and recognition.
The protest—“Recognise Palestine”—was a direct challenge to the framing of Trump’s visit and his emphasis on the ceasefire and hostages deal.
The swift ejection and reaction reflect how tightly security and political order are managed in such high-profile events.
The incident may fuel further debate within Israel and globally about freedom of expression in parliament, the role of dissent, and how symbolic protests intersect with diplomacy.
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📡 Live Updates & Key Moments
Time Event / Reaction
Trump begins address in Knesset Speech focuses on Gaza ceasefire, hostage release, peace prospects.
Interruption Cassif & Odeh rise, display signs, shout slogans.
Security response They are escorted out amid commotion.
Trump’s comment “That was very efficient.”
Speaker’s apology Knesset Speaker gives a brief apology to Trump.
Return to order Trump continues without further major interruptions.
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🗣 Reactions & Statements
Ayman Odeh (via social media): He criticized what he called the hypocrisy of the Knesset’s treatment of dissent, saying flattery of Trump and Netanyahu doesn’t absolve the government of responsibility for actions in Gaza.
Trump: After the expulsion, he praised the speed and decisiveness with which the protesters were removed.
Israeli lawmakers: Many in the Knesset applauded once order was restored; chants of “Trump! Trump!” reportedly broke out.