Historic: Deaf MK delivers Knesset speech in sign language
MK Shirly Pinto receives standing ovation from entire Knesset after delivering speech entirely in sign language.
MK Shirly Pinto receives standing ovation from entire Knesset after delivering speech entirely in sign language.
Pinto is the Knesset's first-ever deaf member.
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