MK Naama Lazimi (The Democrats) reiterated the party's demand for the Education Ministry portfolio, vowing voters will 'boot our dictator at the ballot box.' MK Itamar Fleishman (Likud) responded that by that definition the target is not a dictator, and wished Israeli students luck. The exchange highlights the heated coalition debate over the education portfolio.
MK Naama Lazimi (The Democrats) on Tuesday evening doubled down on her party's demand for the Education Ministry portfolio — a precondition for entering the coalition — saying voters will soon 'boot our dictator at the ballot box.' She addressed the remark at a forum alongside MK Itamar Fleishman (Likud), who fired back: 'If you say you'll boot someone at the ballot box — he's not a dictator. Good luck to Israel's students.' The exchange comes as coalition talks reportedly progress, with the Democrats positioning the education portfolio as their core demand. As The Zioneer reported earlier Tuesday, Lazimi had already declared her candidacy for education minister, calling for an end to 'the system's collapse.' The portfoli remains a flashpoint between the coalition and the opposition.
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