Coalition Chair Ofir Katz Criticizes MK Dan Illouz for Lack of Legislative Achievements

During a Knesset committee discussion on the Basic Law: Torah Study, Coalition Chair Ofir Katz sharply criticized fellow Likud MK Dan Illouz. Katz accused Illouz of failing to advance any legislation benefiting IDF soldiers during his four years in office, despite Illouz's public emphasis on national values and support for the military. Katz highlighted his own legislative record supporting soldiers, disabled veterans, and bereaved families, contrasting it with Illouz's approach, which he described as populist and media-seeking. Katz also suggested Illouz's criticisms of the Likud and Prime Minister Netanyahu stem from political opportunism, implying uncertainty about Illouz's future party affiliation. The confrontation unfolded after Illouz challenged Katz's leadership style and urged him to uphold Likud's core values beyond coalition politics.