Likud MK's Call to 'Burn Gaza' Doesn't Violate Standards, Knesset Ethics Panel Says

Ethics Committee: 'Burn down Gaza' does not violate rules

Knesset Ethics Committee rejects MK Cassif’s appeal, rules that MK Vaturi's statement "burn down Gaza" does not uphold the dignity of the Knesset – but also does not constitute a violation of ethics rules.

Likud MK's call to 'burn Gaza' doesn't violate standards, Knesset ethics panel says

The Knesset's Ethics Committee ruled that the Deputy Knesset Speaker's statement was a 'political expression clearly reflecting the MK's ideology,' while noting that his comments 'do not bring honor to the Knesset as an institution'

After threatening that this was "just the opening shot," N12 learned that the chairman of the Likud branch in the city and the protest leaders would not be summoned for questioning. • At least nine complaints were filed about the violence of right-wing activists who attacked those present outside the Israeli-Palestinian memorial ceremony in Ra'anana. • Police deny: complaint still under review.

The committee determined that the statement made by the Deputy Speaker of the Knesset was "a statement of a political nature that clearly reflects his ideology." At the same time, the committee noted that the statement "does not add respect to the Knesset."