Naama Lazimi
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Naama Lazimi, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Investigation Reveals Left-Wing Campaign Flying Foreign Voters to Israel Without Transparency
Channel 14's investigation reveals a left-wing-linked campaign spending nearly two million shekels to fly foreign voters to Israel without transparency, raising concerns over unre…
Yair Golan Proposes National Emergency Plan to Combat Crime in Arab Sector with 1 Billion Shekel Budget
Yair Golan presented a plan in Nazareth to combat crime in Israel's Arab sector, proposing a national emergency, a billion-shekel annual budget, and a special security task force…
Local Government Appeals Supreme Court Order Freezing Budget Transfers to Municipalities
The Center for Local Government has appealed to Israel's Supreme Court to lift a freeze on budget transfers for summer schools and development projects, warning delays could cause…
Kalman Libeskind Sparks Outrage Over Voting Rights for Israelis Abroad
Israeli journalist Kalman Libeskind criticized allowing Israelis living abroad to vote, calling it immoral and illegitimate. His comments sparked strong backlash from politicians…
Yair Golan Faces Criticism for Political Missteps Undermining Democratic Party Prospects
Yair Golan, leader of Israel's Democratic Party, faces criticism for making untimely political statements that alienate voters and overshadow his party's achievements, risking its…
Democrats Chair Yair Golan Declines Reserved Spots for Einav Tsangoker on Party List
Yair Golan, head of the Democrats party, decided not to reserve any Knesset list spots for Einav Tsangoker, mother of former captive Matan Tsangoker, following the party's July 20…
Democrats Party Chair Yair Golan Declines Reserved Seats for Einav Tsangoker
Yair Golan, head of the Israeli Democrats party, decided not to reserve any Knesset list spots for Einav Tsangoker following the July 20 primaries, excluding her from the party's…
Coalition Forms to Rescue Israel's Secular Public Education Amid Declining Performance and Budget Gaps
A new coalition of secular education leaders in Israel has formed to address the declining performance and chronic underfunding of the secular public education system. They demand…
Supreme Court Judge Halts Controversial Budget Transfers During Israeli Election Campaign
Supreme Court Justice Alex Stein temporarily froze hundreds of millions of shekels in budget transfers approved during Israel's election campaign, citing procedural flaws. The fun…
Old Israeli Power Structures Maintain Control Despite Mizrahi Representation
Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya contends that despite Mizrahi individuals gaining visibility in Israeli institutions, the traditional power elite continues to dominate behind the scen…
Democrats' Naama Lazimi Endorses Yair Golan as Defense Minister After Elections
Democratic Party MK Naama Lazimi praised party leader Yair Golan as a top security expert and expressed hope he will become defense minister. She criticized Finance Committee chai…
Communication Minister Kar'i Questions Yair Golan's Role on October 7 Amid Political Rift
Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Kar'i criticized Democratic Party leader Yair Golan's actions during the October 7 Hamas attack, doubting his role in saving civilians. Kar'…
Israeli Supreme Court Halts Budget Transfers Approved by Finance Committee
The Israeli Supreme Court temporarily halted budget transfers approved by the Knesset Finance Committee, except for civil emergency funds, following a petition by MK Naama Lazimi…
Finance Committee Chair Clashes With Protesters Over Controversial Settlement Funding
MK Hanoch Milwitsky clashed with activists protesting a Finance Committee meeting approving over 360 million shekels in budget transfers to West Bank settlements. The meeting face…
Finance Committee Debates Coalition Budget Transfers Without Approval From Agreement Committee
Israel's Finance Committee debated transferring coalition budget funds without Agreement Committee approval, prompting a Supreme Court petition to halt the process. The transfers…
Opposition Files Urgent Petition to Halt Coalition Budget Transfers of Over 360 Million Shekels
MK Naama Lazimi and attorney Yifat Solel petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to block a Finance Committee meeting discussing over 360 million shekels in coalition budget transfers d…
Israeli NGO Linked to Yaia Pink Transfers Funds to Supporters in Democratic Party Primaries
An NGO linked to Israeli politician Yaia Pink transferred millions to organizations supporting him and allies in the Democratic Party primaries, raising conflict of interest conce…
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana Bypasses Opposition to Approve Controversial Budget Transfers to Haredi and Settlement Institutions
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana invoked an emergency clause to convene the Finance Committee during recess, enabling approval of controversial budget transfers totaling nearly 500 mill…
Half of New Israeli MKs Lack Economic Expertise Amid Rising Cost of Living Concerns
Ahead of Israel's September elections, half of the new Knesset members lack economic expertise, raising concerns about addressing the high cost of living. Veteran MKs are expected…
Likud Minister Shlomo Karhi Questions Yair Golan’s Actions During October 7 Hamas Attack
Likud Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi publicly questioned former IDF deputy chief Yair Golan’s heroism during the October 7 Hamas attack, joining conspiracy theories that acc…
Israeli Woman Alleges Rape in Kibbutz Jacuzzi, Criticizes Police Investigation Delays
Opal Malul, a 37-year-old woman from Kibbutz Gevat, alleges she was drugged and raped in a jacuzzi on June 27. Despite medical evidence and her testimony, police have yet to arres…
Israeli Treasury Seeks to Transfer 78 Million Shekels to Ministry of Religious Affairs Amid Opposition Blockade
The Israeli Treasury has requested 78 million shekels for the Ministry of Religious Affairs despite opposition efforts to block the transfer amid the Knesset's dissolution. Opposi…
Democratic Party Turmoil After Candidate Radman Blames Settlers for Violence
Democratic Party candidate Moshe Radman sparked internal conflict after blaming settlers for violence and condoling the attacker's family. Party leaders reprimanded him, fearing e…
Democratic Party Faces Internal Conflict Over 'Judea and Samaria' Terminology and Terror Attack Response
Israel's Democratic Party is divided over the use of the term "Judea and Samaria" and responses to a terror attack at Gilad Farm, with internal criticism of party leader Yair Gola…
Yaya Pink and Allies Seize Control of Israeli Democratic Party Through Network of NGOs
Yaya Pink and his close associates have taken control of Israel's Democratic Party by using a network of NGOs funded by public and foreign money to employ party officials and prom…
MK Naama Lazimi Condemns Jewish Terrorism in West Bank, Vows to Reject Netanyahu-Led Government
MK Naama Lazimi, after winning Democratic primaries, condemns Jewish terrorism in the West Bank and refuses to join Netanyahu's government, criticizing him and other right-wing fi…
Controversy Erupts Over West Bank Attack Amid Political Blame and Settlement Concerns
Democrats Experience Joy and Defeat in Key Primary Elections
The Democratic Party held pivotal primaries on Monday, marked by both victories and losses, as candidates Yaya Pink and Naama Lazimi faced intense pressure and hope ahead of the 2…
Democrats Celebrate Major Primary Victory, Aim for 15 Knesset Seats
The Israeli Democratic Party held a major primary with over 110,000 voters, selecting a diverse and youthful Knesset list aiming for 15 seats. The event marked a revival of the le…
Democrats Party Calls Members to Launch Yair Golan's Election Campaign at Rabin Square
The Israeli Democrats party is organizing a major rally at Rabin Square to launch Yair Golan's election campaign following record-breaking primaries that selected their Knesset li…
Thousands Receive Mysterious Calls Linked to Israeli Democratic Party Bot Malfunction
Thousands received silent phone calls from a number linked to a malfunctioning bot of Israel's Democratic Party, intended to promote an upcoming rally. The party confirmed the cal…
Yaakov Boazgalo Proudly Declares Himself Left-Wing Amid Political Debate
Yaakov Boazgalo publicly declared his pride in being left-wing in a Facebook post, contrasting with his son Maor's right-wing stance, sparking mixed reactions amid Israel's upcomi…
Yair Golan Criticizes Israeli Government Inaction as Hamas Strengthens Daily
Yair Golan, leader of the Democratic Party, condemned the Israeli government's failure to act against Hamas following the October 7 attacks, warning that Hamas is growing stronger…
Israeli Political Scientist Sees Democrats Party Aiming to Influence Change Government Like Religious Zionists
Dr. Gail Telshir views Israel’s Democrats party as a coalition of Labor, Meretz, and protest leaders aiming to influence a potential change government similarly to the Religious Z…
Naama Lazimi Opposes Shin Bet Role in Arab Violence Fight, Calls for Police Support
Naama Lazimi calls the upcoming Israeli elections critical, opposes Shin Bet involvement in Arab crime, and advocates for police support and new economic plans for the Arab commun…
Hadar Miller Warns Against Entrusting Israel's Security to Democratic Party Figures
Hadar Miller warned that allowing Democratic Party figures like Yair Golan to hold key security roles in Israel's next government poses a direct threat to national security. She c…
Democratic Party Faces Accusations of Anarchy and Undermining Israel
Israel's Democratic Party is accused of promoting anarchy and defaming IDF soldiers, with controversial figures expected to join the Knesset and form a left-wing coalition.
Democrats Chair Yair Golan Calls for Leadership to Fortify Israeli Democracy Ahead of Elections
Yair Golan, leader of Israel's Democratic Party, unveiled the party's election list after primaries and called for leadership that strengthens democracy. He pledged to repeal cont…
Israeli MK Naama Lazimi Shares Intimate Look at Family Home in Holon
Israeli MK Naama Lazimi and her family moved to a rented apartment in Holon shortly before October 7, bringing family heirlooms but keeping the home simple due to their busy polit…
Top Democratic Candidates Support West Bank Settlement Evacuations and Peace Agreements
Most of the top ten Democratic primary candidates support evacuating West Bank settlements and advancing peace agreements, signaling a shift in Israeli settlement policy. Party le…
Religious Zionism Attacks Gadi Eizenkot, Comparing Him to Democratic Party Faces
The Religious Zionism party condemned the Democratic Party's primary winners, linking them to a future government under Gadi Eizenkot and criticizing their left-wing policies and…
Democrats Party Holds Record Primary with 112,000 Members Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset Election
The Democrats party in Israel held primaries with a record 112,000 members voting to form their candidate list for the 26th Knesset elections, led by Yair Golan and featuring prom…
Democratic Primaries Finalize Top 10 Candidates Including Gabi Leski and Moshe Redman
The Democratic Party finalized its primary results, placing Yair Golan first and Gabi Leski sixth, Moshe Redman ninth in the top ten candidates for upcoming elections.
Democrats Party Primaries Set List with Pink, Ronen, and Redman Securing Key Spots
The Democrats party held digital primaries with over 112,000 voters, confirming Yair Golan as leader and placing Yaya Pink, Omri Ronen, and Moshe Redman in key list positions. Soc…
Democrats Party Primaries End With Incumbents Leading and Controversial Candidate Naor Narkis Excluded
The Democratic Party primaries led by Yair Golan ended with incumbents securing top spots and controversial candidate Naor Narkis placed low on the list, effectively excluding him…
Finance Minister Smotrich Congratulates Democrats' Primaries, Takes Jab at Gadi Eizenkot
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich congratulated the Democratic Party on its primaries while sarcastically addressing Gadi Eizenkot, hinting at the primaries' impact on future poli…
Israeli Democratic Party Candidates Back Boycott of Kohelet Forum Over Influence Concerns
Dozens of Israeli Democratic Party candidates, led by Yair Golan, signed a pledge to boycott the Kohelet Forum and its affiliates, aiming to exclude them from political decision-m…
Israeli Journalist Ben Caspit Praises Labor Party Candidates Ahead of Democratic Primaries
Israeli journalist Ben Caspit praised three former Labor Party members running in the US Democratic primaries, despite not voting for Democrats himself. He highlighted Efrat Rayte…
