Naama Lazimi

Israeli MK Proposes Free Early Childhood Education Amid Economic Debate Over 11.5 Billion Shekel Cost

Israeli MK Naama Lazimi proposed a free early childhood education plan costing 11.5 billion shekels annually, claiming it will generate significant economic returns. The plan face…

Right-Wing Leaders Warn Against Vote Splitting Ahead of 2026 Israeli Elections

Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, right-wing leaders warn that splitting the vote could cost them government control again, as happened in 2019. They urge unity among factions lik…

Israeli Supreme Court Freezes 409 Million Shekels in Coalition Funds Approved During Election Recess

The Israeli Supreme Court froze 409 million shekels in coalition funds approved during the election recess, demanding an explanation from officials. Urgent budgets were released…

Naama Lazimi and Israeli Supreme Court Freeze Funds for Gaza Envelope and Northern Rehabilitation Efforts

The Israeli Supreme Court froze tens of millions of shekels approved for rehabilitating communities affected by recent conflicts in the Gaza Envelope and northern Israel, followin…

Mansour Abbas Sparks Controversy by Calling for Palestinian State Recognition

Mansour Abbas's call for Israel and the US to recognize a Palestinian state has stirred political controversy, though his stance aligns with views expressed by various Israeli pol…

Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Most Ultra-Orthodox Funding, Releases 78 Million Shekels for Religious Services

The Israeli Supreme Court upheld a freeze on hundreds of millions of shekels allocated to ultra-Orthodox institutions but allowed 78 million shekels for religious services to be r…

Naftali Bennett Uses Ben Gurion Airport Strike for Political Gain Amid Left-Wing Split

Likud Files Complaint Against MK Naama Lazimi Over Altered Campaign Billboard Image

Likud has petitioned the Central Elections Committee against MK Naama Lazimi for posting an altered version of a Likud campaign billboard on social media without disclosure, seeki…

Opposition Criticizes Likud's Primary Results as 'October 7 List'

Opposition leaders, including Yair Lapid and Gadi Eizenkot, criticized Likud's primary election results, labeling the new list the "October 7 List" and calling for a change in gov…

Israeli Supreme Court Orders Separation of Coalition Funds Amid Election Budget Dispute

The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that the Finance Ministry must separate urgent coalition funds from other budget transfers totaling 462 million shekels, rejecting Finance Minister…

Gilad Erdan Vows Unity Government, Rejects Narrow Coalitions with Netanyahu

Gilad Erdan, Unity Party leader, rejects joining a narrow government with Netanyahu, calling for a broad unity government. MK Hili Tropper insists he will not join a Netanyahu-led…

Former Minister Hili Trooper Rules Out Joining Netanyahu Government

Hili Trooper, leader of the Beit Tzioni - Reservists party, announced his refusal to join any government under Prime Minister Netanyahu, emphasizing support for soldiers, educatio…

Likud Demands Naama Lazimi Remove Altered Election Billboard or Face Legal Action

Likud has demanded that Knesset member Naama Lazimi remove an altered election billboard by 10:00 AM or face a legal petition. Lazimi changed the billboard’s images and messages w…

Israeli Parliament Faces 16.5 Million Shekel Cost for Likud and Democratic Primaries

The Knesset will cover about 16.5 million shekels in primary election costs for Likud and Democratic party candidates, reimbursing them based on party membership numbers. Likud's…

Naama Lazimi Explains Yair Golan's Decision on Inclusion of Hostage's Mother in Party List

Naama Lazimi explained that Yair Golan did not foresee the party members' turnout and chose not to break their trust by excluding Einav Tzangoker from the Knesset list. She expres…

31 Likud MKs and Ministers Compete for 17 Realistic Knesset Seats in Party Primaries

In the Likud party primaries, 31 ministers and MKs compete for 17 realistic Knesset seats among 121 candidates, with 140,000 members voting. The tight race and legal disputes over…

Itamar Ben Gvir Supports Sasson Guetta in Likud Primaries Amid Sharp Criticism from Baruch Marzel

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir endorsed Sasson Guetta in the Likud primaries, prompting sharp criticism from right-wing activist Baruch Marzel, who accused Guetta of s…

Democrats Party Withdraws Campaign Using Ehud Manor's Song After Family's Objection

The Israeli Democrats party withdrew an election campaign using a song by Ehud Manor after his family objected to its political use. The campaign, which criticized the current gov…

Israeli Parliament Seeks High Court Rejection of Petition Against Controversial 462 Million Shekel Budget Transfers During Election Recess

The Israeli Knesset has asked the Supreme Court to reject a petition against the approval of 462 million shekels in coalition funds during the election recess, arguing the meeting…

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…