Likud's Nissim Vaturi Calls MK Naama Lazimi Worse Than Hamas
Nissim Vaturi, the Deputy Speaker of the Knesset and member of the Likud party, sharply criticized MK Naama Lazimi from the Democratic Party in a radio interview on July 9, 2026. Speaking on Kol Barama, Vaturi stated that Lazimi could run for the leadership of Hamas in Gaza, implying she is incapable of serving in Israel due to her rhetoric. He said, "I see no difference between her and Hamas," and emphasized that internal threats to Israel are even more dangerous than external ones, calling those who harm the state from within "our enemies." Vaturi’s remarks highlight deep political tensions ahead of upcoming primaries and reflect ongoing divisions within Israeli politics regarding national security and loyalty.
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