Israeli lawmakers ejected after disrupting Trump’s Knesset speech

Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif, both members of the Hadash Party, unfurled a small banner reading “Recognize Palestine” before being escorted out of the chamber by Knesset security personnel. Footage from the session showed the pair shouting as other members attempted to drown them out with applause for Trump. “Sorry about that, Mr President,” Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana said after order was restored. Trump, smiling, replied, “Very efficient,” drawing laughter from the chamber. The interruption lasted several minutes, during which Odeh and Cassif accused the Israeli government of “genocide” in Gaza before being removed. The protest came as international momentum for Palestinian statehood continues to grow. So far, 159 of the 193 UN member states have recognised Palestine. During last...