Netanyahu Accused of 'Corrupt Deal' with Rabbi Amidst Soldier Deaths
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under fire after a report revealed an alleged political deal with Rabbi Chaim Yosef Aberjel, who faces sexual offense allegations. Aberjel was reportedly offered a deputy minister role and funding to withdraw from a political race. Critics, including Avigdor Lieberman and Yoaz Hendel, decried the deal as a "distorted order of priorities" occurring while soldiers are falling in conflict. The alleged agreement was reportedly facilitated by Education Minister Yoav Kisch.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu allegedly made a political deal with Rabbi Aberjel for a deputy minister post.
- Rabbi Aberjel faces allegations of sexual offenses against women and minors.
- Avigdor Lieberman criticized the deal as a "distorted order of priorities" during wartime.
- Yoaz Hendel accused Netanyahu of making deals with "draft dodgers and those suspected of criminal activity."
- Education Minister Yoav Kisch was reportedly involved in facilitating the alleged deal.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism following the exposure of a political deal allegedly struck with Rabbi Chaim Yosef Aberjel, who is suspected of sexual offenses. The alleged agreement, revealed by Channel 13 News, involved Aberjel withdrawing from a political race in exchange for a future deputy minister position in the Prime Minister's Office and additional funding.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, condemned the deal, stating, "At a time of a murderous attack in which two IDF soldiers fell, Bibi sent his 'Education' minister to negotiate with Rabbi Chaim Yosef Aberjel about withdrawing from the race, including a promise to change the law to grant him a deputy minister position in the Prime Minister's Office. This is the distorted order of priorities of Bibi's government."
Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists Party, also criticized the alleged deal, saying, "While Netanyahu is investing millions to slander me and the reservists, he is going and closing dubious deals with draft dodgers and those suspected of criminal activity. This sensational exposure teaches about a distorted order of priorities. I saw a topsy-turvy world. The war is not over, the enemy is not defeated, and the government is not allowing us to win by blocking enlistment for everyone and perpetuating draft evasion."
Democratic candidate Efrat Rayten called the group "disgusting corrupt individuals." The report details a meeting between Education Minister Yoav Kisch and Rabbi Aberjel, during which the Prime Minister was brought into the conversation. The deal reportedly stipulated that Aberjel, who is accused of sexual assault against women and minors and founded a party opposing Shas, would step down from the race in exchange for the promised government position and funds in the next government.
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