Amcha Israel Chairman Slams Netanyahu Over Haredi Riots
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Ofer Winter, chairman of Amcha Israel, fiercely criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition on Tuesday over riots in Modi'in. The riots erupted when military police tried to arrest a yeshiva student declared a deserter. Winter condemned the rioters and the coalition's silence, questioning Netanyahu's leadership and that of his ministers. His remarks followed similar criticism of IDF actions by Yitzhak Goldknopf, chairman of Agudath Yisrael.
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- Ofer Winter, chairman of Amcha Israel, strongly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition.
- The criticism followed riots in Modi'in where Haredi protesters tried to prevent the arrest of a deserter.
- Winter accused coalition members of silence and a loss of control, calling the events an "indescribable disgrace."
- He questioned the inaction of Netanyahu, Smotrich, and the Minister of Police.
- Winter noted Yitzhak Goldknopf also criticized the IDF's actions and blamed Netanyahu.
- Winter's party had previously indicated support for Netanyahu's premiership.
Ofer Winter, chairman of the Amcha Israel party, launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and coalition members on Tuesday, following riots in Modi'in the previous night. The unrest occurred when military police attempted to arrest a yeshiva student classified as a deserter.
Winter condemned the actions of "extremist Haredi rioters" who he said broke into a building to prevent the arrest, stating, "Security forces arrived to rescue our soldiers from there. What a disgrace! What a loss of control!"
He criticized the lack of condemnation from coalition members, noting, "Not one person in the coalition stood up to condemn this abomination." Winter specifically questioned the whereabouts and actions of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the Minister of Police, and the Prime Minister himself.
Winter also addressed comments by Yitzhak Goldknopf, chairman of Agudath Yisrael, who criticized the forces' actions and placed responsibility on Netanyahu. "Do you know who did condemn? Goldknopf. And whom? The IDF," Winter remarked sarcastically.
He concluded his remarks with a sharp message to Netanyahu and the coalition: "An indescribable disgrace. Shame on you and shame on all those who are silent. The silence of the sheep."
Winter's strong criticism comes despite his party's stated intention during the election campaign to recommend Netanyahu for prime minister.
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