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Democrats' Naama Lazimi Endorses Yair Golan as Defense Minister After Elections

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First reported by Channel 13 · 6 hours ago

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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 chairman Hanokh Milvitsky for inflammatory remarks and highlighted ongoing investigations into coalition fund transfers during elections. The party positions itself as a liberal security force amid parliamentary tensions.

  • 01Naama Lazimi endorses Yair Golan as Israel's next defense minister.
  • 02Lazimi calls Golan one of Israel's best security experts.
  • 03She criticizes Finance Committee chairman Hanokh Milvitsky's inflammatory remarks.
  • 04Funds transfer during elections is under investigation following Supreme Court directive.
  • 05Disputed coalition funds are currently frozen pending legal review.
  • 06Lazimi stresses the need for parliamentary vigilance against corruption.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MaarivCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Democrats' Naama Lazimi Endorses Yair Golan as Defense Minister After Elections
Channel 13Center · Hebrew6 hours ago
Gadi Eisenkot Says Experienced Candidates Surpass Yair Golan for Defense Minister Role

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