National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim

Kuwaiti chief lawmaker slams Israeli remarks on jailed Palestinian MPs

18/10/2017

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia-- Kuwait's chief lawmaker fiercely retaliated to the Israeli parliament representative's comments on imprisoned Palestinian lawmakers at an international conference on Wednesday.

"The saying 'if you have no shame do as you please' applies to the comments made by this rapist (Israeli) parliament," National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim told lawmakers gathered at Inter-Parliamentary Union talks.

During a discussion about the state of Palestinian lawmakers arrested by Israeli authorities, Al-Ghanim said this "represents the most dangerous types of terrorism - the terrorism of the state." "You should grab your bags and leave this hall as you have witnessed the reaction of every honourable parliament around the world," he said, addressing the Israeli delegation.

"Leave now if you have one ounce of dignity, you occupier, you murderer of children." The Israeli delegation left the talks following the remarks by Al-Ghanim and several other parliaments in the midst of applause.

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri

Lebanon appreciates Speaker Al-Ghanim's speech on Israel at IPU conf.

18/10/2017

BEIRUT-- Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Wednesday voiced his gratitude to Speaker of Kuwait's National Assembly Marzouq Al-Ghanim for his speech, as the latter slammed the Israeli remarks on jailed Palestinian MPs.

Speaking to the parliament, Berri thanked Al-Ghanim for his stance, which forced the Israeli delegation to leave the talks.

In his 45-second speech, Al-Ghanim fiercely retaliated to the Israeli parliament representative's comments on imprisoned Palestinian lawmakers during the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly.

During a discussion about the state of Palestinian lawmakers arrested by Israeli authorities, Al-Ghanim said this "represents the most dangerous types of terrorism.

"You should grab your bags and leave this hall as you have witnessed the reaction of every honorable parliament around the world," he said, addressing the Israeli delegation.

"Leave now if you have one ounce of dignity, you occupier, you murderer of children." The Israeli delegation was forced to leave the talks following the speech by Al-Ghanim and several other parliaments in the midst of applause. The IPU's 137th Assembly concluded its sessions earlier today in Saint Petersburg, Russia.