Gotliv removed from Governing Committee debate after confrontation with Arab MK

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During the Governing Committee debate in the Knesset, MK Tali Gotliv was removed from the hall after moving toward MK Walid Alhuashla and calling him a "terror supporter." On her way out she clashed with Alhuashla. Three MKs were expelled from the hall in total.

Committee chair Polkman struggled to restore order during the first session. After the incident, Otzma Yehudit issued a statement that said: "It is shameful to see how an entire bloc surrenders to the blackmail of Ahmad Tibi and his colleagues and becomes a hostage in their hands just for a chair." The party claimed that the Arab MKs are dictating the agenda.

Gotliv herself attacked the cooperation with the Arab MKs and called it "protection for terror supporters." She claimed that Gadi Eisenkot is paying "ransom" to the Arab MKs, and attacked the High Court of Justice for approving their candidacy in the elections despite its position. The committee compositions were approved.