Finance Committee Chair Hanoch Milwitsky Condemns Protesters Against Settlement Funding
On August 4, 2026, during a Finance Committee meeting in the Knesset, Chairman Hanoch Milwitsky sharply criticized activists protesting the allocation of funds to the Ministry of Settlement. Addressing the protesters, Milwitsky said, "Remove your hands and feet before you speak about settlers. Shame, shame. Disgusting, disgusting. A mixed multitude. They are worse than terrorists, damn them. Disgusting." His remarks came amid heated debate over the budget for settlement activities. The incident highlights the intense tensions surrounding government funding for settlements and the strong emotions it evokes among lawmakers and activists alike. Further details on the committee's decisions and reactions from other members or protesters were not provided.
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