Iranian Rabbi Defends Local Security, Criticizes Israel
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Rabbi Younes Hamami Lalezar, a leader of Iran's Jewish community, stated in an interview that local police provide adequate security for Jewish sites, negating the need for special measures. He also sharply criticized Israel, calling it the "Zionist regime" and accusing it of misusing antisemitism claims. Hamami cited protests by Jews abroad against Israeli policies as evidence of widespread opposition to the Israeli government.
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- Iranian Jewish leader Rabbi Younes Hamami Lalezar stated synagogues need no special security.
- He claimed local police adequately protect Jewish institutions in Iran.
- Rabbi Hamami strongly criticized Israel, calling it the "Zionist regime."
- He accused Israel of using antisemitism claims to suppress criticism.
- Hamami cited Jewish protests abroad as proof of opposition to Israeli government policies.
A prominent leader of Iran's Jewish community, Rabbi Younes Hamami Lalezar, stated in a television interview that synagogues and Jewish institutions in the country do not require special security. He asserted that local police provide security for all citizens, contrasting this with Jewish communities elsewhere that need heightened protection. During the interview with local Iranian media, Rabbi Hamami also strongly criticized Israel, referring to it as the "Zionist regime." He accused Israel of using antisemitism accusations to harm its opponents and suppress criticism.
To support his claims, Rabbi Hamami pointed to protests by Jews in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom against Israeli policies. He argued that these demonstrations prove many Jews oppose the actions of the Israeli government.
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