Comedian Matan Peretz Slams Left-Wing Protesters, Compares Them to Haredim
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Comedian Matan Peretz criticized left-wing protesters, comparing their actions to Haredi draft dodgers, following leaked recordings of a "Democrats" party candidate allegedly involved in a plot to create wartime chaos. Peretz argued that those who threaten to leave Israel or disrupt the country based on election results do not truly love the nation. He contrasted this with post-Gush Katif disengagement behavior, where people served the country despite disagreements.
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- Comedian Matan Peretz criticized left-wing protesters, comparing them to Haredi draft dodgers.
- Leaked recordings allegedly show a "Democrats" party candidate planning wartime chaos.
- Peretz stated that those threatening to leave or "burn down" Israel don't truly own the country.
- He contrasted current protests with post-Gush Katif disengagement behavior.
- The "Democrats" party candidate mentioned was identified as attorney Gabi Lasky.
Comedian Matan Peretz has strongly criticized the left-wing protest movement, drawing a parallel between their actions and those of Haredim who refuse military conscription. Peretz's remarks, made on his Instagram account, were prompted by leaked recordings published by Channel 14. The recordings allegedly revealed that a candidate from the "Democrats" party was part of an organization aiming to create chaos during the war, with the goal of ousting the Prime Minister.
Peretz questioned the protesters' stance, asking, "What are you different from a Haredi who doesn't want to enlist? The country isn't doing what you want, so you're going to burn it down?" He argued that individuals who threaten to leave Israel if election results are not to their liking, or who engage in disruptive protests like blocking roads and surrounding the Prime Minister's residence, do not truly consider Israel their country.
He referenced the period after the disengagement from Gush Katif, recalling that even when many disagreed with a national decision, people still enlisted in the army and paid taxes. Peretz stated he was raised to believe in continued service and love for the country, regardless of policy disagreements, contrasting this with threats to flee or refuse service. He concluded that anyone threatening to leave or "burn the country down" if their desired election outcome isn't met has never truly considered it their own nation.
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