Minister Chikli Accused of Racism for Mocking Rival's Accent
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli has been accused of racism for mocking the Russian accent of rival politician Avigdor Liberman during a radio interview. Liberman and Olympic judoka Peter Paltchik condemned the remarks, with Liberman calling it "pure racism" and Paltchik stating it hurt many Russian speakers. Chikli refused to apologize, instead demanding an apology from Liberman for insulting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Amichai Chikli accused of racism for mocking Avigdor Liberman's Russian accent on radio.
- Avigdor Liberman stated Chikli's imitation demeaned over a million Russian speakers in Israel.
- Olympic judoka Peter Paltchik also criticized Chikli, calling the imitation hurtful.
- Chikli refused to apologize, instead demanding an apology from Liberman for insulting PM Netanyahu.
- Chikli also criticized Liberman's proposal for Jordanian involvement in the West Bank.
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