Knesset Committee Meeting Erupts in Heated Exchange Over Conduct
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
A Knesset Arrangements Committee meeting, led by Chairman MK Roi Folkman, erupted into shouting and conflict on Wednesday. MK Naama Lazimi accused Folkman of making misogynistic remarks, while other MKs criticized his conduct and the committee's proceedings. Members of the Joint List walked out in protest, and MK Almog Cohen was removed. Folkman attempted to manage the chaotic session, citing Knesset regulations and a commitment to finish before afternoon prayer.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Knesset committee meeting descended into shouting matches and inter-party conflict.
- MK Naama Lazimi accused Chairman Roi Folkman of misogynistic remarks.
- Members of the Joint List party walked out in protest.
- MK Almog Cohen was removed from the discussion by the chairman.
- MK Efrat Rayten criticized Likud's calls for a unity government.
- MK Yinon Azulai stated Chairman Folkman had failed in his first meeting.
A meeting of the Arrangements Committee of the 26th Knesset devolved into shouting matches and inter-party conflict on Wednesday, even involving parties within the "Change Bloc." The session, led by newly appointed Chairman MK Roi Folkman, quickly became contentious.
MK Naama Lazimi launched a sharp attack on Folkman, criticizing his management of the committee and his treatment of members. "We've had enough of the misogynistic remarks. We don't need to tolerate this," Lazimi stated.
Members of the Joint List party decided to leave the committee in protest. MK Almog Cohen from Likud was removed from the discussion by order of the chairman.
MK Yinon Azulai of Shas also criticized Folkman's handling of the session, saying, "Mr. Chairman, you have already failed in the first meeting. You said there would be no media. Perhaps if the cameras were turned off, it would be calmer here." Folkman defended his actions, explaining that ending the session before the afternoon prayer was a commitment he made to Goldknopff, and that it was difficult to control the proceedings, especially with cameras present, as per Knesset regulations.
Folkman's attempts to manage the discussion included a pointed remark to members of the Democrats, asking, "Democrats members, are you ready to let each other speak?" The atmosphere was further inflamed by these exchanges.
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