Ultra-Orthodox Candidate Sparks Outrage With Holocaust Comparison
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Elyakim Stark, a Knesset candidate for United Torah Judaism, caused outrage by comparing the situation of the ultra-Orthodox in Israel to the Holocaust. He stated that the Haredi community's plight reminds him of stories from their grandfathers. Stark also criticized the Deputy President of the Supreme Court, claiming it is better to be a terrorist than Haredi in Israel.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Knesset candidate Elyakim Stark compared the Haredi situation to the Holocaust.
- Stark stated the Haredi plight reminds him of stories from their grandfathers.
- He criticized the Deputy President of the Supreme Court.
- Stark claimed it is better to be a terrorist than Haredi in Israel.
Elyakim Stark, a Knesset candidate for the United Torah Judaism party, has ignited a firestorm with his statement that the situation of the ultra-Orthodox in Israel is "close to what happened in the Holocaust." Stark further elaborated, saying the plight of the Haredi community "reminds me of stories from our grandfathers."
In addition to his Holocaust comparison, the designated Knesset member also criticized the Deputy President of the Supreme Court. Stark asserted that in Israel, "it is more worthwhile to be a terrorist and kill entire families than to be Haredi."
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