Knesset Erupts: Heated Debate Over LGBTQ+ Budget After Official No-Show

Tensions Flare in Knesset Over LGBTQ+ Budget Following Mai Golan's Absence. A scheduled Knesset debate on budget allocations for the LGBTQ+ advancement department within the Ministry of Social Equality took an unexpected turn when representatives from the ministry, headed by Mai Golan, failed to appear. This absence ignited a heated discussion among Knesset members. Later, Golan herself addressed the situation, citing accusations made against her. The video footage shows Golan engaged in a tense exchange with fellow Knesset members, highlighting the emotional intensity of the event. One Knesset member is heard saying, "This is unacceptable!" Another member responded, "We need answers!". The incident underscores the ongoing debate surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and funding in Israel, and raises questions about transparency and accountability within the government.