Channel 12 Commentator Slams MK Pindrus for Anti-LGBTQ Remarks
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Channel 12 commentator Yaron Avraham strongly criticized MK Yitzhak Pindrus for calling the election of gay Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana a "desecration of God's name." Avraham labeled Pindrus "deranged" and recalled his previous comparisons of the LGBTQ+ community to ISIS. Public relations figure Rani Rahav also fiercely attacked Pindrus, defending Ohana and his partner. The condemnations highlight pressure on public officials to avoid offensive remarks.
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- Channel 12 commentator Yaron Avraham called MK Yitzhak Pindrus "deranged" for anti-LGBTQ+ remarks.
- Pindrus stated that electing gay MK Amir Ohana as Knesset Speaker was a "desecration of God's name."
- Avraham recalled Pindrus previously comparing the LGBTQ+ community to ISIS and Hamas.
- PR figure Rani Rahav also launched a strong attack on Pindrus, defending Ohana and his partner.
- The incident highlights demands for public officials to avoid offensive statements.
- Ohana and his partner Alon Haddad were defended by Rahav against Pindrus's comments.
Yaron Avraham, a senior political correspondent and commentator for Channel 12, strongly criticized Member of Knesset Yitzhak Pindrus for his recent remarks against the LGBTQ+ community. Pindrus had caused public outrage by stating that the election of Amir Ohana, who is openly gay, as Speaker of the Knesset constituted a "desecration of God's name." Avraham, speaking on live television on Thursday, called Pindrus "deranged" and questioned his persistent focus on the LGBTQ+ community, noting that Pindrus had previously compared the community to ISIS and Hamas. Avraham pointed out that reality had proven Pindrus wrong, particularly in light of the events of October 7th.
The controversy also drew a furious response from public relations figure Rani Rahav, who posted a scathing message on X (formerly Twitter). Rahav defended Speaker Ohana and his partner, Alon Haddad, calling Pindrus "racist garbage" and a "dark person." Rahav contrasted Pindrus with Ohana and Haddad, highlighting their military service, parenting skills, and educational achievements for their children, while criticizing Pindrus for allegedly being a "freeloader" and his children's perceived lack of education. Rahav asserted that the LGBTQ+ community in Israel is "pure in its success and its giving" and serves in senior military roles.
Avraham's direct critique during prime time, alongside other media figures' strong condemnations, underscores the growing demand for accountability from public officials regarding offensive statements.
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