Israeli MPs shout down families of hostages in angry Knesset clash

Hardline Israeli MPs shouted at relatives of hostages captured by Hamas as they clashed over a bill to impose the death penalty on convicted terrorists.

Right-wing members of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, told families they were being exploited by Hamas during the ugly confrontation.

It came as relatives of hostages told MPs to “stop talking about killing Arabs and start speaking about saving Jews” during the row, which highlighted how divisions over the conflict are deepening in Israel.

The families were attending the Knesset on Monday to oppose the death penalty bill, which could be applied to Hamas attackers.