The chairman of the Zionist Union faction, Avi Gabbai referred to the libel suit filed against him, by suspended MK Eitan Broshi, as an "intimidation attempt."

"A safe and protected public space for women is a goal that we will continue to fight for, and intimidation attempts will have no effect," Gabbai said.

Broshi sued Gabbai for NIS 300,000 in damages for calling him a "sex offender" and suspending him without a hearing.