Knesset Committee Meeting Erupts in Chaos Over MK's Past Conviction

By אמיר אטינגר

Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba

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A chaotic first meeting of the Knesset's Arrangements Committee saw new Likud MK Erez Tadmor attacked by opposition members for a past conviction of stealing military equipment. Tadmor later engaged in heated exchanges, calling MK Meirav Ben Ari a "chicken" and MK Naama Lazimi a "road blocker." The incidents underscored deep divisions within the Knesset.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

New Likud MK Erez Tadmor was called a "weapons thief" by opposition members.
Tadmor was previously convicted of stealing military equipment and served 45 days in prison.
Tadmor's remarks about MKs Meirav Ben Ari and Naama Lazimi caused further disruption.
Female MKs accused Tadmor of misogyny during the heated committee session.
The exchanges reflected the Likud party's campaign rhetoric regarding unity and terrorism supporters.

A heated argument broke out during the first meeting of the Knesset's Arrangements Committee, shortly after members were granted permission to speak. The first to address the committee was new Likud MK Erez Tadmor. Opposition members immediately labeled him a "weapons thief." Tadmor was convicted during his military service for stealing military equipment and served 45 days in actual prison.

Later in the session, Tadmor referred to MK Meirav Ben Ari as a "chicken," sparking further uproar. Female Knesset members accused Tadmor of misogyny. He stated, "We are extending a hand to you for unity, and you are joining supporters of terrorism," echoing the Likud party's campaign rhetoric.

Subsequently, Tadmor called MK Naama Lazimi a "road blocker." Lazimi responded, "Here is your unity," highlighting the perceived hypocrisy of his call for unity.