Rabbi Defends Candidate Against 'Abhorrent Campaign'
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Rabbi Amichai Gordin strongly defended Yosef Haddad, a candidate for the 'Am Israel' party, against a "vile campaign" targeting him over his remarks on a two-state solution. Gordin praised Haddad as a "Righteous Gentile" and disabled IDF veteran who has made significant contributions to Israel's public diplomacy. He argued that Haddad's comments, similar to those made by the Prime Minister, were necessary for foreign media engagement and that targeting him was an unacceptable act, even during an election.
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- Rabbi Amichai Gordin defended Yosef Haddad against an "abhorrent campaign" over his remarks on a two-state solution.
- Gordin called Haddad a "Righteous Gentile" and a disabled IDF veteran wounded in the Second Lebanon War.
- Haddad's comments, made in a Saudi interview, expressed support for a two-state solution in the distant future.
- Gordin stated Haddad's remarks were similar to positions previously expressed by the Israeli Prime Minister.
- The Rabbi condemned the targeting of Haddad as a "vile act" and a betrayal of his service to Israel.
Rabbi Amichai Gordin has publicly defended Yosef Haddad, a candidate for the 'Am Israel' party, against what he described as an "abhorrent campaign." Gordin lauded Haddad as a "Righteous Gentile" and emphasized the significant debt Israeli society owes him for his service and sacrifice.
Haddad, who was severely wounded and declared a disabled IDF veteran during the Second Lebanon War, continues to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Rabbi Gordin highlighted Haddad's tireless global efforts in public diplomacy, calling him a "bright and clear beacon" for Israel's often-struggling public relations.
The controversy stems from an interview Haddad gave to a Saudi channel, where he expressed support for a two-state solution in the distant future, a position Gordin noted has also been stated by the Israeli Prime Minister. Gordin cited Dr. Mordechai Kedar, a prominent right-wing commentator, who explained that such hypothetical answers are sometimes necessary for foreign media engagement.
Rabbi Gordin condemned the "vile act" of targeting Haddad, a "Righteous Gentile" who has forged a "true blood alliance" with Israel, especially for remarks made in the context of national security. He stressed that even during an election campaign, certain lines should not be crossed, and that Haddad's dedication should not be met with "despicable treatment."
Gordin concluded by stating that the "sword" Haddad wielded in the Saudi interview and elsewhere for Israel's benefit should be a source of merit, not a "double-edged sword" used against him. He invoked a biblical curse against those who secretly strike their neighbor, referring to those who spread the video clip.
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