Knesset Member Blames Government Failure on Speaker's Sexual Orientation
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Member of Knesset Yitzhak Pindrus suggested the current government's failures are due to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana's sexual orientation. Pindrus implied Ohana's appointment was a "desecration of God's name" and has a "price." He stated such decisions should be discussed with elders. Pindrus deferred questions about Ohana's future roles to rabbis.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- MK Yitzhak Pindrus suggested government failures stem from Speaker Amir Ohana's sexual orientation.
- Pindrus called Ohana's appointment a "desecration of God's name" with a "price."
- Pindrus stated that decisions like Ohana's appointment should be discussed with elders.
- Pindrus deferred questions about Ohana's potential future roles to rabbis.
- The comments were made by Pindrus on a podcast and have caused controversy.
Member of Knesset Yitzhak Pindrus of the United Torah Judaism party suggested on Thursday that the current government's failures are linked to Amir Ohana's role as Knesset Speaker, implying his sexual orientation was a factor. Speaking on a podcast, Pindrus stated, "They voted for a Knesset Speaker who was in this, a desecration of God's name," referencing Ohana. Pindrus, who was not in a faction leadership role at the time, added, "I think this desecration of God's name has a price." He further commented that such a decision should have been discussed with elders, expressing doubt that it would have proceeded if such consultation had occurred. When asked about Ohana potentially serving in other roles, such as Foreign Minister, Pindrus deferred, saying, "I don't know but we will have to ask the rabbis."
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