An Israeli Arab legislator was questioned by police regarding anti-Israel remarks he made at a memorial ceremony for the late Syrian leader Hafez Assad in Syria earlier this month. Azmi Beshara initially refused to appear for questioning, saying his statements were part of his role as a politician.
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