“The trauma and shock of that gloomy night have accompanied every argument and controversy we have known since. Something in the innocence of political life in Israel broke that night and was gone forever because since [then], we know this can happen,” said Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy.
A video shows Itamar Ben-Gvir of the Religious Zionism party being pushed by Ayman Odeh of the largely Arab Joint List, with the family of the Palestinian, Mukdad Qawasmeh, calling Ben-Gvir’s visit a provocation
Footage shows altercation between Ayman Odeh and Itamar Ben Gvir devolving into physical confrontation at hospital treating hunger-striking Palestinian prisoner before staff break up scuffle; Religious Zionist party lawmaker says will press charges against Joint List chief
“The trauma and shock of that gloomy night have accompanied every argument and controversy we have known since. Something in the innocence of political life in Israel broke that night and was gone forever because since [then], we know this can happen,” said Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy.