A far-left member of Israel’s parliament was escorted out of the Knesset on Monday after repeatedly interrupting President Donald Trump during his address in Jerusalem.

Ofer Cassif, a member of the Hadash party, began shouting while President Trump was speaking to Israeli lawmakers and officials.

The interruption occurred as Trump was praising his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, for his role in advancing peace efforts in the Middle East.

Far-left Member of the Knesset, Ofer Cassif, was ejected during President Trump’s speech to the Israeli parliament for holding up a sign that said ‘genocide’.

Cassif is a self-proclaimed anti-Zionist and has a track record of anti-Israel activity and is about to serve a 2-month… pic.twitter.com/fMhWxB9SgV

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Security officers quickly intervened, removing Cassif from the chamber as many members of the Knesset applauded.

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Another lawmaker was also approached and escorted out by security personnel following the disturbance.

Video footage from the Knesset showed the moment security guards surrounded Cassif and ushered him toward the exit as members of parliament cheered President Trump’s remarks.

MKs Aymen Odeh and Ofer Cassif were ejected from the Knesset during Trump’s speech for disruption. pic.twitter.com/kCTHXb8XUI

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Prior to the address, Cassif had posted a statement on X criticizing President Trump’s visit to Israel and calling on others to protest.

“Today, Trump is arriving at the Knesset to deliver a victory speech, undoubtedly filled with self-aggrandizement and lies,” Cassif wrote on Monday.

He continued, “With his complete support for the murderous government, he not only enabled the continuation of the genocide but also the continued abandonment of the kidnapped. Don’t thank him: boo him!”

Today, Trump is arriving at the Knesset to deliver a victory speech, undoubtedly filled with self-aggrandizement and lies.

Although it is a positive development that this genocide has ended and the hostages are being released, we must not be confused: Trump was a supporter of…

— Ofer Cassif עופר כסיף عوفر كسيف (@ofercass) October 13, 2025

Cassif has been a controversial figure in Israeli politics and has faced disciplinary action in the past.

In July, the Knesset Ethics Committee suspended him for two months after he accused the Israeli military of committing war crimes in Gaza and urged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be investigated by the International Criminal Court, according to the Times of Israel.

President Trump’s visit to Jerusalem marked his first address to the Knesset since the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas.

His speech focused on Israel’s security, regional stability, and continued cooperation between the United States and Israel.

Throughout the address, Trump received numerous standing ovations from lawmakers across the political spectrum, including praise for his administration’s ongoing diplomatic efforts.

He highlighted the work of Steve Witkoff, his special envoy, crediting him for his involvement in facilitating recent peace discussions in the region.

The incident involving Cassif briefly interrupted what had been a largely supportive audience.

Security quickly restored order, and the proceedings continued without further disruption.

Following his removal, Cassif did not issue additional comments, but his earlier social media post circulated widely online, drawing both criticism and support from political figures within Israel.

The Knesset’s security team later confirmed that the situation had been handled without injury or escalation.

Israeli media outlets reported that Cassif’s actions were being reviewed by parliamentary officials to determine whether additional disciplinary measures would be imposed.

President Trump concluded his speech by reaffirming the United States’ commitment to Israel’s safety and sovereignty, describing the partnership between the two nations as “unbreakable.”

The address ended with a standing ovation from lawmakers and guests in attendance.

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