The Knesset's Ethics Committee determined that no sanctions would be imposed against Knesset lawmaker Simcha Rothman of the Religious Zionism party following the incident that occurred in New York a month ago, in which he stole a megaphone from a protester against the judicial overhaul. Following the incident, Knesset member Naama Lazimi of the Labor party appealed to the Ethics Committee claiming Rothman acted violently even though he was not under threat. The committee's decision reads: "In this case, no ethical violation was committed. At the same time, the committee wishes to point out that holding a public office brings with it criticism and Knesset members are expected not to enter into a physical confrontation with protesters." (Sivan Hilaie)