Mike Pence in Israel: Arab politicians forced out of Knesset for protesting during US Vice President's speech

Mike Pence became the first US vice president to address the Knesset

Tuesday 23 January 2018 00:24 GMT

Arab-Israeli politicians removed from Knesset for protesting during Pence speech

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Arab MPs were forcibly removed from the Israeli parliament after protesting during US Vice President Mike Pence’s speech.

The lawmakers heckled Mr Pence and brandished signs which read: “Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine”.

A scuffle erupted as ushers forced them out of the Knesset.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu branded the boycott a disgrace. He and other parliamentary members stood to applaud Mr Pence during the disturbance.

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Mike Pence in Israel: Arab politicians forced out of Knesset for protesting during US Vice President's speech

Mike Pence became the first US vice president to address the Knesset

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