Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak called on legislators from across the political spectrum to “stand together to deal with the trials” facing the country. Angry Israeli Arab legislators repeatedly interrupted the premier’s speech before the opening session of the Knesset, which convened after a three- month recess.
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