MK Yitzhak Pindrus (United Torah Judaism) said during a Knesset debate that MK Naama Lazimi (Labor) should be shot in the legs, according to a social-media post by journalist Dafna Liel. The remark sparked a storm in the chamber; Pindrus's supporters allege the framing distorts his words.
During a Monday evening Knesset debate, MK Yitzhak Pindrus (United Torah Judaism) called for shooting MK Naama Lazimi (Labor) in the legs, according to journalist Dafna Liel, who posted audio of the remark. The comment drew immediate condemnation in the chamber and online. Pindrus's supporters, however, argue that Liel's framing is misleading and that the quote is taken out of context, urging listeners to hear the full recording before judging. The incident highlights the increasingly heated discourse in Israeli politics amid ongoing security tensions.
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