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Water fight Israeli politician suspended

January 10, 2012 10:26
Anastassia Michaeli

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Jennifer Lipman,

Jennifer Lipman

1 min read

An Israeli politician has been suspended after a heated debate in the Knesset ended with a water fight.

Anastassia Michaeli, a politician from the right-wing Yisroel Beitenu party, threw a glass of water over a Labour backbencher.

She also shouted "shame on you" to the MK, Raleb Majadele, during a routine debate.

Although her exact motivation remains unclear, she said after the incident that Mr Majadele needed to cool off and that that she was angry about his lack of respect for women.