Israeli MK Nissim Vaturi Compares Naama Lazimi to Hamas, Sparking Outcry
On July 9, 2026, Nissim Vaturi, Deputy Speaker of the Knesset, publicly compared opposition MK Naama Lazimi to the terrorist organization Hamas, accusing her of harming Israel from within. Vaturi stated, "Those who harm the State of Israel from inside are even worse than that. Our enemies are inside us." His remarks intensified political tensions as Lazimi and other opposition members called for an immediate investigation into what they described as severe incitement.
Naama Lazimi responded by urging law enforcement to act swiftly against what she termed a "reckless coalition" attempting to intimidate political opponents. She emphasized that such threats would not halt their public struggle and demanded that authorities intervene before the situation escalates further.
The confrontation highlights the deepening divisions within Israeli politics, with opposition figures accusing coalition members of fostering a hostile environment. The calls for legal action indicate a potential escalation in political disputes surrounding freedom of speech and incitement in the Knesset.
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