Likud Lawmaker Hanokh Milvitzky Confronts Staff After Primary Election Loss

A leaked video from an internal meeting shows Israeli lawmaker Hanokh Milvitzky of the Likud party confronting his staff, expressing frustration over their lack of response following disappointing primary election results. Milvitzky, who secured a non-ideal position on the Likud's Knesset list, criticized his employees for not updating him on his schedule and ignoring his inquiries. He stated that he had not burdened them heavily since the primaries, but their current behavior indicated a lack of commitment and respect.

During the heated exchange, Milvitzky demanded to know who among his staff would be available the next day to assist with driving and filming, warning that if there was no willingness to work together, it would be best to terminate their employment. The lawmaker's spokesperson, Or Yitzhak, strongly condemned the leak, calling it improper and originating from a private, small WhatsApp group that had operated for over four years. She expressed surprise that someone would expose private conversations despite the team's efforts throughout an entire Knesset term.

Milvitzky himself addressed the incident on social media platform X, labeling it a severe breach of trust by one team member. However, he defended the rest of his office staff, calling them "good people" and characterizing the leak as a serious lapse in judgment. He concluded his statement with a sentiment fitting the period before the Yom Kippur holiday, a time of repentance.