Rothman Boasts That the Coalition Had a Very Successful Term, Sparks Outrage at Bereaved Families Hearing
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by N12 · Jun 10, 2026
What happened
Knesset Constitution Committee Chair Simcha Rothman said the coalition had a “very successful” and “wonderful” term during a hearing with bereaved families, triggering outrage from opposition MKs and family members. Meirav Svirsky, whose parents were murdered on October 7 and whose brother was abducted and murdered in Hamas captivity, confronted Rothman, who asked for her to be removed and then suspended the session.
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