11 Arab MKs Leave in Protest of National Anthem HaTikva

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2/5/2013, Shevat 25, 5773

The inaugural ceremony for the 19th Knesset ended with the singing of Israel's national anthem, HaTikva, during which 11 Arab MKs stood up and left the procession, refusing to be present while the national anthem was sung.