Israeli MK Nissim Vaturi Compares Naama Lazimi to Hamas, Sparking Outcry

First reported by Walla · 4 hours ago

What happened

Israeli Deputy Knesset Speaker Nissim Vaturi compared opposition MK Naama Lazimi to Hamas, accusing her of internal harm to Israel. Lazimi condemned the remarks as incitement and demanded immediate law enforcement intervention. The incident underscores rising political tensions in Israel.

• 01Nissim Vaturi compared MK Naama Lazimi to Hamas, accusing her of harming Israel internally.
• 02Vaturi claimed internal enemies are worse than external threats like Hamas.
• 03Naama Lazimi and opposition members called for an investigation into Vaturi's statements.
• 04Lazimi urged law enforcement to stop coalition intimidation tactics immediately.
• 05The dispute reflects growing political polarization and incitement concerns in Israel.
• 06Opposition vows to continue public struggle despite threats from the coalition.

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew7 minutes ago

Israeli MK Nissim Vaturi Compares Naama Lazimi to Hamas, Sparking Outcry

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

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

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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

Channel 13Center · Hebrew3 hours ago

Israeli Lawmaker Nissim Vaturi Calls Naama Lazimi Worse Than Hamas in Heated Political Exchange

MakoCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

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

N12Center · Hebrew4 hours ago

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

WallaCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

Israeli Deputy Knesset Speaker Accuses MK Naama Lazimi of Being Worse Than Hamas

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