(Nov. 11, 2026 / JNS)
During Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony for the 26th Knesset, Arab lawmakers walked out of the chamber to avoid standing during “Hatikvah,” the Israeli national anthem.
Ra’am (United Arab List) leader Mansour Abbas remained in the chamber during the anthem but did not sing, according to Israeli media reports. United Torah Judaism chairman Yaakov Asher also reportedly stood without singing.
