Centrist Party Candidate Sparks Controversy by Refusing to Praise "Brothers in Arms"
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Elisaf Peretz, a candidate for Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party, refused to praise the "Brothers in Arms" organization in a video that has caused a scandal. Left-wing activists, including Uri Kol, strongly criticized Peretz, comparing him to Idit Silman and questioning his loyalty to the centrist party. Peretz's refusal to comment on the organization has led to accusations of being a "Bibist" and concerns about his ability to withstand political pressure.
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- "Yashar!" party candidate Elisaf Peretz refused to praise "Brothers in Arms" organization.
- Peretz's refusal sparked sharp criticism from left-wing activists, including Uri Kol.
- Uri Kol compared Peretz to former MK Idit Silman, questioning his centrist alignment.
- Activists accused Peretz of being a "Bibist" and potentially unreliable under pressure.
- The incident highlights internal tensions within the "Yashar!" party.
Elisaf Peretz, a candidate for the "Yashar!" party led by Gadi Eisenkot, has ignited a political firestorm after a video emerged showing him declining to speak positively about the "Brothers in Arms" organization. The incident occurred during an event where Peretz was discussing Israeli courage following the October 7th attacks, acknowledging the bravery of both soldiers and civilian organizations.
During his remarks, a woman in the audience interrupted Peretz, urging him to "say something good" about "Brothers in Arms." Peretz responded, "You can say it yourself, I will not," leading to a heated exchange. Despite repeated requests, he refused to praise the group.
Peretz's refusal drew sharp criticism from left-wing activists. Uri Kol, a left-wing activist, condemned Peretz, questioning his political reliability and comparing him to Idit Silman, a former MK whose departure from a coalition government in 2022 led to its collapse.
This controversy comes as the "Yashar!" party, positioned as centrist, seeks to build its electoral base. The incident highlights potential internal tensions and ideological divides within the party's candidate list.
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