Likud's Nissim Vaturi Calls MK Naama Lazimi Worse Than Hamas in Heated Exchange

Nissim Vaturi, the Likud deputy speaker of the Knesset, sharply criticized Democratic Party MK Naama Lazimi during a radio interview on Kol Barama. Vaturi said Lazimi was "worse than Hamas" and suggested she should run for the leadership of Hamas in Gaza. He accused her and others of wishing harm on Prime Minister Netanyahu and claimed that internal enemies like Lazimi are more dangerous than external threats. Lazimi responded quickly, accusing Vaturi of incitement on behalf of Netanyahu and his allies. She warned that the government’s failures and avoidance of responsibility are encouraging political violence, stating, "Our blood is on their hands." This exchange highlights the deep political tensions within Israel’s parliament amid ongoing national challenges.