National Security Minister Ben-Gvir: I Do Not Speak About Rabbis
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir declared he respects rabbis and will not speak against them, even when facing criticism. He stated this during an interview on Kol Barama radio, emphasizing a distinction between political figures and religious leaders. Ben-Gvir asserted that political disagreements should be handled with politicians, not rabbis.
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- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated he respects rabbis and will not speak against them.
- Ben-Gvir emphasized a clear distinction between political disputes and respecting rabbis.
- He said rabbis are not politicians and should be kept out of political arguments.
- The minister vowed not to comment on any rabbi, regardless of criticism against him.
- Ben-Gvir made these remarks during an interview on Kol Barama radio.
Minister of National Security and Chairman of Otzma Yehudit, Itamar Ben-Gvir, stated in an interview on the program '8:00 AM' on Kol Barama radio that he maintains a clear line between political disputes and respecting the honor of rabbis. Ben-Gvir emphasized that he makes a point of not speaking against rabbis, even when harsh words are directed at him.
"First of all, I have a rule: I do not speak about rabbis. They can say whatever they want about me, I respect rabbis. I am taking rabbis out of this story, they are not politicians," Ben-Gvir said. He added, "I will not say a single word about the late Sephardic Chief Rabbi, nor a single word about any rabbi. They can say whatever they want about me, I will not say it."
Ben-Gvir sought to distinguish between rabbis and elected officials, stressing that political disputes should be managed with politicians while preserving the honor of the great rabbis.
