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Video: Kuwait Amir commends Speaker on fiery pro-Palestinian speech

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Video: Kuwait Amir commends Speaker on fiery pro-Palestinian speech

Kuwait - He addressed the Israeli delegation as 'occupiers and murderers of children'

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Published: Fri 20 Oct 2017, 6:25 PM

Last updated: Fri 20 Oct 2017, 8:38 PM

His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Amir of Kuwait, on Thursday praised National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al Ghanim for his pro-Palestinian stance at the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
In a cable, the Amir emphasised Al-Ghanim's firm remarks against the Israeli Knesset delegation at the concluding session of the Assembly, demanding them to leave the meeting room, in light of the issue of the Palestinian MP prisoners in Israel's prisons.
In a fiery speech, the speaker accused the two Knesset members attending of being "occupiers and murderers of children".
"You should grab your bags and leave this hall as you have witnessed the reaction of every honourable parliament around the world," he said, adding that the Israeli delegation "represents the worst form of terrorism - state terrorism."

The Knesset members obliged and left the hall as the hall in St Petersburg erupted in applause over Al Ghanim's comments.
It is noteworthy that he is the former head of the Arab Parliament Union, and has led a two-year effort to oust the Knesset from the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
The Amir lauded the honorable stance that was also highly appreciated by representatives of the Arab and sister peace-loving nations, embodying Kuwait's unwavering position in support of Palestinian brothers; until they restore their legitimate rights, and secure victory for their just cause.
Amir Al Sabah wished Al-Ghanim further success in his service to the country.
The speaker expressed his gratitude on the Amir's acknowledgement on Twitter:


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