MK Nissim Vaturi (Likud) responded to MK Naama Lazimi (The Democrats) on Facebook, questioning why the Attorney General is not investigating her for accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of being a partner of Hamas. Vaturi stated he is merely holding up a mirror to her.
MK Nissim Vaturi (Likud) on Monday questioned why the Attorney General is not investigating MK Naama Lazimi (The Democrats) for her remarks linking Prime Minister Netanyahu to Hamas. In a Facebook post, Vaturi responded to a post that included Lazimi's criticism of Netanyahu, writing: 'When Naama Lazimi tells Netanyahu that he is a partner of Hamas, is that okay? Where is the Attorney General?' He added that he is merely holding up a mirror to her.
The exchange is the latest in a series of public confrontations between the two lawmakers. On July 9, The Zioneer reported that Lazimi called for a criminal investigation of Vaturi for incitement. Earlier on Monday, The Zioneer reported that Vaturi accused the Democratic Party of Hamas support. The ongoing spat reflects the highly polarized atmosphere in Israeli politics.
2 developments
- DevelopingMK Lazimi reportedly calls for criminal investigation of MK Vaturi for incitement
- StrongMK Lazimi escalates, calls Netanyahu 'crime boss who has hijacked the country'
- DevelopingMK Lazimi calls for criminal probe against Shin Bet chief, accuses him of politicizing agency
- DevelopingNissim Vaturi accuses Democratic Party of Hamas support
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