Jerusalem:Israeli lawmakers engaged in heated exchanges and disruptions during a parliamentary committee meeting on Wednesday, leading to the ejection of a legislator for persistent interruptions.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the chaos unfolded during the first session of the Arrangements Committee. Chairman Roy Folkman, from the Yashar party, ordered Tally Gotliv of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party to leave after she repeatedly interrupted the proceedings.

The disorder began shortly after Folkman allowed lawmakers to speak. During the session, female lawmakers accused Likud member Erez Tadmor of being a "weapons thief," referencing his past conviction for stealing military equipment. In response, Tadmor called lawmaker Merav Ben-Ari a "hen," prompting accusations of misogyny from other female lawmakers.

Tadmor also accused Gadi Eisenkot's bloc of collaborating with Arab parties, which he labeled as terrorist supporters, while simultaneously calling for unity. Earlier in the day, the Knesset approved the committee's composition with a vote, resulting in a setback for caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc.

Despite the tensions, the committee managed to appoint Avigdor Lieberman as head of the temporary Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and Liran Avisar Ben-Horin as leader of the temporary Finance Committee. The disputes occur as discussions continue to form a government following the inconclusive October 27 election, with a vote to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana scheduled for November 17.