A heated confrontation developed today (Monday) in the Knesset between Shira Lisha, sister of fallen Sergeant Dvir Lisha, and MK Debbie Biton (Yesh Atid). Lisha talked about her family's loss and said, regarding Gush Katif: "We demand victory and resettlement, even though Bibi has said it's not realistic. It's most realistic to go back to live where I lived until I finished first grade. We continue to fight, and we have buried another cousin." Several participants in the discussion interrupted her, including Knesset Member Biton. Lisha responded with a request to "let me speak" but Biton shouted: "Because of you, the captives are not here." Biton continued lashing out: "Who is this rude person? My daughter was almost killed in Kfar Aza, does that interest you?" Shira asked her: "Do you have a grave in Mount Herzl as I do?" The high-tone of the confrontation was recorded and sparked widespread reactions in political echelons and on social networks. Journalist Amit Segal wondered in response to the incident: "If Debbie Biton were a Likudnik, would this vulgarity towards a bereaved family have been met with silence?" Related articles: Newborn nephew named after IDF soldier who fell in Gaza Murdered lookout's handwriting preserved in book title How a fallen hero's family celebrated Purim Ori Danino took responsibility and demonstrated Jewish bravery Following the incident, Shai Glick, CEO of B'Tsalmo, filed a harsh complaint against Biton with the Knesset's Ethics Committee, writing: "A boundary has been crossed. No one, including elected officials, has the right to hurt bereaved families. The bereaved families paid the ultimate price, and we must respect them even if we disagree with them. This act constitutes a serious violation of ethical rules. There should be a violation procedure against her and she should be removed from the Knesset for six months. Additionally, she should be fined and the money sent to bereaved families." After the uproar, Bitton responded: "'I had no intention of harming bereaved families, and my words did not touch upon Gush Katif or any such political discourse. During the discussion, different opinions were heard, and the argument that arose was used incorrectly to create a false impression, as if I attacked bereaved families. I completely reject these claims. I wish Shira best of health."
