Iran's Chief Rabbi Says Synagogues Need No Special Security, Criticizes Israel
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Iran's chief rabbi, Younes Hamami Lalehzar, claimed in a television interview that Iranian synagogues do not need special security due to police protection. He also criticized Israel, calling it the "Zionist regime" and accusing it of using antisemitism claims to silence critics. Hamami pointed to Jewish protests in the US and UK against Israeli policies as proof of opposition to the Israeli government.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Iran's chief rabbi stated synagogues in Iran do not need special security.
- He claimed local police provide protection for all citizens in Iran.
- Rabbi Younes Hamami Lalehzar criticized Israel as the "Zionist regime."
- He accused Israel of using antisemitism allegations to silence critics.
- Hamami cited Jewish protests in the US and UK as evidence of opposition to Israeli policies.
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