Shas Chairman Deri Accuses Left of Erasing Jewish Identity
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Shas Chairman Arie Deri accused Democrats Chairman Yair Golan of revealing the left's agenda to erase Israel's Jewish identity. Deri's comments came after Channel 14 reported Golan's remarks to activists abroad about removing religion from public life, including promoting civil marriage and public transport on Shabbat. Deri warned of a "real danger" and framed the upcoming election as a choice between a Jewish state and a secular one.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas Chairman Arie Deri accused Democrats Chairman Yair Golan of planning to erase Israel's Jewish identity.
- Channel 14 reported Golan's remarks to activists abroad about removing religion from public life.
- Golan's proposals included advancing civil marriage and public transport on Shabbat.
- Deri warned of a "real danger" and framed the election as a choice for a Jewish state.
- Golan also commented on "swing" right-wing parties as potential "game changers."
Arie Deri, chairman of the Shas party, sharply criticized Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, following a Channel 14 report detailing Golan's remarks to party activists abroad. Deri stated that Golan revealed the left's plan to "erase the Jewish identity of the State of Israel."
Deri warned of a "real danger" and presented the choice as "Shas and a Jewish state, or the left and a state like all the nations."
The Channel 14 report revealed that Golan presented a plan to his party's activists abroad, which included "removing religion from the public sphere." Specific proposals mentioned were advancing civil marriage and operating public transportation on Shabbat.
Golan's past statements on religion and state issues were also referenced, including his previous support for closing the Ali preparatory academy and his reported backing for state-funded courses encouraging people to leave religious life. The report also noted Golan's comments on "swing" right-wing parties, identifying them as potential "game changers" in the upcoming elections.
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