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Lebanon appreciates Speaker Al-Ghanim's speech on Israel at IPU conf.

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri
BEIRUT, Oct 18 (KUNA) -- Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Wednesday voiced his gratitude to Speaker of Kuwait's National Assembly Marzouq Al-Ghanim for his speech, as the latter slammed the Israeli remarks on jailed Palestinian MPs.
Speaking to the parliament, Berri thanked Al-Ghanim for his stance, which forced the Israeli delegation to leave the talks.
In his 45-second speech, Al-Ghanim fiercely retaliated to the Israeli parliament representative's comments on imprisoned Palestinian lawmakers during the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly.
During a discussion about the state of Palestinian lawmakers arrested by Israeli authorities, Al-Ghanim said this "represents the most dangerous types of terrorism.
"You should grab your bags and leave this hall as you have witnessed the reaction of every honorable parliament around the world," he said, addressing the Israeli delegation.
"Leave now if you have one ounce of dignity, you occupier, you murderer of children." The Israeli delegation was forced to leave the talks following the speech by Al-Ghanim and several other parliaments in the midst of applause. The IPU's 137th Assembly concluded its sessions earlier today in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (end) wsm.hm