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Incoming Haredi MK Draws Outrage With Holocaust Comparison
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
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Incoming United Torah Judaism MK Elyakim Shtark has drawn criticism for comparing the situation of yeshiva students fearing arrest for draft evasion to restrictions during the Holocaust. Shtark stated that the students' inability to travel abroad reminded him of stories from his grandparents about the Holocaust era. The comparison was made in the context of students' concerns about being detained at airports due to their military service status.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Incoming UTJ MK Elyakim Shtark compared yeshiva students' travel fears to Holocaust restrictions.
- Shtark stated the situation reminded him of stories from his grandparents.
- The students fear arrest at airports due to unresolved military service status.
- Shtark is set to replace MK Yisrael Eichler in the Knesset.
- The remarks have sparked controversy.
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