MK Pindros Sparks Outrage After Saying Protesters Blocking Roads Should Be Shot in the Legs

On Monday, a heated exchange took place during the Knesset Education Committee meeting involving MK Yitzhak Pindros from Degel HaTorah, following his controversial remarks about protesters blocking roads. MK Adi Azuz from Yesh Atid recalled Pindros's past statement that "anyone blocking a road should be shot in the legs" and challenged him regarding the participation of Minister Goldknopf in a recent car protest. Pindros avoided addressing Minister Goldknopf directly and instead retorted, "Start with Naama Lazimi."

The inflammatory comment provoked strong reactions, particularly from MK Naama Lazimi, who responded angrily on social media. She referenced previous threats against her and condemned Pindros's statement as incitement to violence, tweeting that such calls for shooting her in the legs represent "blood libel in full." Lazimi emphasized her commitment to fighting intimidation and vowed that the "Hope Camp" would prevail.

Democratic Party leader Yair Golan also condemned Pindros's remarks, highlighting Lazimi's history of defending hostages' families and protesters from police violence. Golan called for accountability for those who incite violence and declared that the era of parliamentary immunity for such actions must end.

The incident reflects ongoing tensions within the Knesset over protests and political discourse, with calls from opposition figures to remove those who promote violence from public life. The controversy is expected to continue as the political climate remains charged ahead of future elections.