Ben-Gvir interrupts Arab MK's oath, asks 'Who is he swearing to — Hamas?'

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir interrupted the swearing-in of Joint List chairman Yousef Jabarin at the opening of the 26th Knesset, shouting a question about Hamas. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana threatened to remove disruptors.

Chaos erupted today (Tuesday) in the Knesset plenum during the swearing-in ceremony of the 26th Knesset. When Joint List Chairman Yosef Jabareen declared "I undertake," National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir shouted at him: "To whom is he committing? To Hamas?" Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana threatened to remove disruptors from the plenum. Ben Gvir's outburst comes amid criticism of the Arab parties for refusing to define Hamas as a terrorist organization, even three years into the war since the October 7 massacre. Arab MKs left the plenum during the Hatikvah anthem.