MK Avigdor Lieberman (Israel Beiteinu) raised the tones during a meeting of the Knesset's Education Committee Sunday, when he verbally attacked MK Jamal Zahalka (Balad).

After Zahalka complained of "a crusade against the Arab public" Lieberman retorted, "I am going on a crusade against those who visit enemy countries and collaborate with Hizbullah and Hamas. You are a fifth column, a traitor to your country and your people. We'll make sure you get where you deserve."