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Lapid Slams Ultra-Orthodox Candidate's Holocaust Remark

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Lapid Slams Ultra-Orthodox Candidate's Holocaust Remark

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Yesh Atid's Yair Lapid criticized United Torah Judaism candidate Elikim Stark for comparing the ultra-Orthodox situation to the Holocaust. Lapid stated his father, a Holocaust survivor, did not recall the IDF being present during the Holocaust. He stressed the importance of a strong Jewish army to prevent future genocides, accusing Stark of encouraging draft evasion.

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  • Yair Lapid criticized Elikim Stark for comparing the ultra-Orthodox situation to the Holocaust.
  • Lapid stated his father, a Holocaust survivor, did not recall the IDF during the Holocaust.
  • He emphasized a strong Jewish army prevents future atrocities.
  • Lapid accused Stark of encouraging draft evasion.
  • Stark is a candidate for the United Torah Judaism party.

Ynetnews publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Ynetnews’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

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