Israeli lawmaker can't stop laughing, infects colleagues, brings entire government to a standstill

Israeli lawmaker can't stop laughing, infects colleagues, brings entire government to a standstill It was the laughing fit that nearly brought down an entire country.

Israel's education minister Rabbi Shai Piron was called before the Knesset to deliver the government's position on a law to prevent dangerous items from being smuggled into local prisons, but was unable to finish his speech due to a sudden outbreak of giggles.

His laughter quickly infected other lawmakers, and soon enough the entire late-night session came to a standstill.

After several long minutes, Piron finally gave up and ceded the dais to Welfare Minister Meir Cohen, who was thankfully able to wrap things up.