MK Pindros Sparks Outrage by Suggesting Shooting MK Lazimi in Legs During Knesset Debate

During a Knesset discussion on a bill proposing gender segregation in academia on June 29, 2026, MK Yitzhak Pindros from the Degel HaTorah faction was asked if he supported shooting the legs of roadblock protesters. Pindros responded provocatively, saying to "start with MK Naama Lazimi." This statement ignited immediate backlash from MK Lazimi of the Democrats party, who angrily condemned the remark as incitement and bloodletting, questioning why the debate was not halted. Lazimi emphasized her role as a committee member and her opposition to gender segregation, stating she was targeted simply for her stance. She declared, "I am a person here and I am allowed to fight. I am a mother of children and such wishes should not be directed at me." She also referenced prior threats she received on social media, including a mafia-style threat from rival MK Yariv Levin. Lazimi called the incident a symptom of a toxic atmosphere in the Knesset and urged for the removal of such elements to rebuild a normal society. The episode highlights escalating tensions and incitement within Israeli parliamentary debates, particularly around sensitive social issues.